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vibration, concrete cutting
and coring, concrete curing, form stripping, asphalt
placement, grade checking, guard rail installation,
demolition of buildings, operation of cutting torches
and many other work classifications. Program
Specifics
There is one program that takes from
two to three years. Apprentices begin by earning
approximately $13/hour and journey level workers earn
almost $21/hour. Additional benefits like medical,
dental and vision insurance and a retirement pension
increase the total wage value. Applications are accepted
year ‘round at the Construction Craft Laborers office at
570 Reactor Way in Reno. The program hopes to accept 20
or more new apprentices each year.
▲ All applicants must be at least 18
years of age.
▲ Applicants do not need a high school
diploma or its equivalent, but this is preferred.
▲ Applicants must be physically
capable of performing the essential functions of the
apprenticeship program and subsequent work.
▲ Employers may ask apprentices to
successfully pass a drug test.
▲ The apprenticeship program offers
equal opportunity to all people regardless of race, age,
color, gender, religion, nationality or sexual
orientation.
▲ Applicants must be physically
capable of performing the essential functions of the
apprenticeship program and subsequent work.
▲ The interview committee is comprised
of members from labor.
▲ If accepted, an applicant remains on
the list for two years.
▲ Work begins as soon as an apprentice
is indentured.
▲ Classroom instruction is offered
year ‘round, with classes being held in the evenings, on
Saturdays or during the day.
▲ There is no cost for school, books
or tools.
▲ Apprentices must have a valid
driver’s license and reliable transportation.
▲ Once an applicant is indentured as
an apprentice, they are expected to become a member of
the Construction Craft Laborers Union, the fees
of which are:
↘ An initiation fee is $200 (paid in full or set
up as a payroll deduction.)
↘ Starting apprenticeship monthly dues are
$32. Additionally,
supplemental
dues of 70 cents/hour worked is assessed for every
apprentice
or journey level worker.
For more information
contact:
Construction Craft
Laborers
Tony Mayorga
570 Reactor Way, Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-856-3660
Fax: 775-856-0177
Email: laborerstraining@yahoo.com
Web: www.liuna.org
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