JOB DESCRIPTION
Work involves
all aspects of the construction industry; building,
highway heavy; environmental, commercial, distribution,
mainline, pipeline, landscaping, and cleaning.
Certain jobs require specific training (i.e. Asbestos
Workers and Hazardous Waste Workers). If interested,
inquire about these jobs at the union.
APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM
Please see
the General Apprenticeship
Information page for a description of the program.
Tools Needed
Most tools
and equipment provided by contractor.
Transportation
Requirements
Workers must
provide their own transportation. Workers may
be required to travel and find living accommodations
away from home for periods of time.
Hours
Generally,
eight (8) hours daily.
Wages
Apprentices start
at 80% of the wage earned by a Journeyworker, depending
on the type of work performed and the location of the
job. Wages vary throughout the state. Apprentices
receive an increase in pay after completing each 100
hours of training and 1,500 hours of work. To
complete the program apprentices need:
Total training
hours = 288 hours
Total work hours = 4,000 hours
Union Dues
There is an
initiation fee and monthly membership dues. Check
with the local for the amounts.
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