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 Requirement
Workers must
provide their own transportation. Workers may
be rquired 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 dues. Check with the
local for the amounts.
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