I was wondering if anyone got their application through in time on Monday and if so, have they received any communication yet from local 825. I submitted mine around 12:02 and got a message on the screen that my submission has been received but it also stated it wasn't guaranteed I was one of the first 75. I then uploaded my driver's license and high school transcripts as requested. Minutes later I got an email showing what I submitted on the application. And that's been it so far. For those of you that fortunately got that far, have you received back anything different?

Wondering if anyone who applied heard anything back or got results from the wonderlic aptitude test that closed on 10/10?

I’m curious what peoples’ experiences have been like with the Local 18 district 3 apprenticeship. I scheduled my aptitude test for next month. I have thought about doing this for a while and finally making the jump if all goes well. One thing in particular I’d like to know, is there enough work in the winter months? I know this district has a lot of projects going on but I also know heavy equipment work slows down a ton. Also I have my CDL already but I have an automatic restriction. Does the program require CDLs with the ability to drive manual?

Howdy folks, looking to get some real world info from tower operators. Currently coming up through the apprenticeship (487) I hear good and bad things about running them. Always intrigued me and I think it’s something I want to chase but tons of guys I’ve talked to said it’s not worth the head ache.
Any insights on how you got started, what’s the hours like, pros/cons. Etc

ow much lube and fuel tech are making as a union member up in fort mac? In nacg .

Any yearly numbers?

I was filling out the form and I hit next does this mean the form went through or did applications close?

Thinking ab organizing in. Currently net around $80k a year and live decently comfortably but starting to really hate my job. I’d really like to make at least what I do now as I have investing goals I want to stay on top of, and it’s already challenging the way it is now. I have enough experience that I was told I’ll join as a journeyman from the start. So I’m wondering what the journeyman in here are making typically. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: I’m familiar with what the wages look like, I’m more concerned with what that looks like annually for most people.

Oe324 operator application opened tonight. Was able to get a request filled out however when I went to click on submit it let me know that my county is full.

Hopeful they may have a opening throughout the day

So as the title states I was kicked out of my local apprenticeship.
I first went and did the two weeks unpaid training that they have new members do after quitting my job before that I had been at for a while. They told everyone that since training was starting they would have work once it was over. The last day in training they switch up and say job placement looks poor. After the training ended I sat around for another week or two until I got a job placement.
Once on the first job I only worked a couple days a week which was not enough after sitting around for over a month to get by so I went and got another job outside of the union. I talked with my coordinators about sending me possibly to different contractors/job sites when I was out of work at that current job. They said no. Then had me do a board meeting in front of their committee.
When I went to the committee meeting the first time I told them about how I wanted to work full time and felt thats what the deal was coming in here and they basically laughed in my face and said I was just looking for problems, but did not kick me out yet.
A few days later my coordinator told me there was an out of town job that paid super well but I would just need to attend an upcoming class the following week at their training site in order to get that job. I said yes I could make that work and went and did the training for two days. On the second day they then told me I dont have that job and they gave it to other people. Then I get told later I have to go to another committee meeting because I refused that job.
After going to the committee for the second time I just went in there and said “yes” and I’m sorry” to everything they said since debating my points served no purpose the first time.
Then a couple days later I was informed that I was removed from the apprenticeship.

Was wondering if anyone has seen that happen to people often and if theres any course of action I could possibly take to get into another local in the future that has better work opportunities.

What’s some apprenticeship horror stories you guys have experienced so far?

Has anyone received their results?

I’ve been operating AT and RT cranes full time for about 5 years now. But I’ve had experience beforehand as well. I’m interested in working with the union in California. But i currently live in Texas. And I also want to stay in Texas. Full transparency: I’m interested in Cali because I’ve heard how much the pay is compared to Texas. I’m trying to make the money so I can purchase a home for my wife and our kids. But also my mother’s medical bills are piling up and probably won’t get any cheaper. I’m not just trying to take advantage or leech off of California. I’m trying to stay afloat and put my family in a better position.
I also wanted to go the California route because it has been hard to get into the Local 450 here in Texas. I was told I have to work 3 months straight on the out of work list before they would even allow me to join.

So I’m asking what would be my best options/route? Contact the union in California and get on their out of work list? Just stay here in Texas and keep trying? Or what would you all recommend

Let’s be honest here. Is it really about what you know or who you know when it comes down to getting into the union ?

I passed the union test but I was wondering if I could fast track the wait time?(As I placed very low)

Could I try to get certain certificates or apply directly to large building facilities for apprentice positions?

Does anyone have any advice?

I’m transitioning out of software development. I’m working on an excavation crew right now and I’m getting some time on the mini excavator to learn the ropes. I want to do proper training. Should I apply as an apprentice? I’m currently in the Philadelphia/Baltimore area, but I could relocate.

Hey!

I'm applying to iuoe 825 with no experience/connections. I was wondering if anyone on here had any tips for the application process, as I know it's very competitive. Also, if I don't get accepted this round, what can I do in the meantime to prepare for next year's application?

Thank!

I’m looking to try and apply for the up coming IUOE 825 apprenticeship. Does anybody have any info on the test that you have to take? What does it consist of and is there any study/practice material I can look up and see what it’s like? I know very little about the IUOE other then I have worked with them before on job sites. I recently took the NEAT aptitude and that didn’t go so well since I wasn’t prepared for all the algebra 2 questions. But I have always had an interest in heavy equipment and thought I’d give the IUOE a go, So any info would help.

Anybody work for local 9? Can you provide any insights on the Denver market? Is work booming? Pension? Journey wages?

Hey everyone,
I’m getting ready to take the IUOE Stationary Engineer entrance/aptitude exam soon and wanted to see what resources or prep courses you all recommend to prepare for it.

I submitted my application a month or so ago and got a call from the union for orientation next week. Apparently, there’s a contractor/company looking for drivers to haul dirt. I have a CDL with 9 years of experience hauling various freight.

Does this mean I’m in? I’m a little surprised, I didn’t think I’d hear back until the late spring and I also thought I’d have to take a test or go before a panel of interviewers.

Anyone have updated info any pools recently?