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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => WarZone => Topic started by: rhino on February 12, 2014, 06:22:56 PM

Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: rhino on February 12, 2014, 06:22:56 PM
Just throught id throw this out there for any interested. Ive been an operator for 8 years now and its a good career with great benefits. The union only takes application for apprenticeship once every 2 years. You can pick one up in person during business hours only on wednesday and only for the rest of February so theres really only a few days left to grab one. The wages for apprentices start at or above $20/hr and thats around 50% of journeyman wage.
Heres a link to the locations to grab an app(all locations except pasadena will hand out app)

http://www.oefunds.org/local12.htm (http://www.oefunds.org/local12.htm)

Heres the info for the union hall im out of

Redlands
1647 West Lugonia
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 307-8700
(909) 307-5800 Fax

You can call that number and ask for imformation about apprenticeship.AND REMEMBER ITS ONLY FOR THE REMAINING WEDNESDAYS IN FEBRUARY OF 2014 AND YOU MUST PICK UP THE APP IN PERSON.

If you have any questions feel free to ask or pm me
Good luck, Ryan
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: muffbro on February 12, 2014, 07:06:57 PM
you can make a decent wage pushin dirt.





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Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: SoCalPSD on February 12, 2014, 09:20:05 PM
I'm gonna head there next Wednesday. Always wanted to do something like that


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Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: randog on February 12, 2014, 09:21:11 PM

you can make a decent wage pushin dirt.





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Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: millerboy74 on February 13, 2014, 02:44:16 AM
damn it i have to do this my dad keeps riding me about it :banghead:. hes been in this union since 85, my grandpa was able to help him get in and my grandpa got in this union in the late 70's.
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: rhino on February 15, 2014, 02:12:44 PM
Bump for a good union gig. Only 2 wednesdays left to grab an app.
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: rhino on February 25, 2014, 07:19:53 PM
Last day to pick up an app is tomorrow!  :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Thats your last chance because they will not give them out again for another 2 years...
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: MorePower on February 25, 2014, 09:33:31 PM
Last day to pick up an app is tomorrow!  :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Thats your last chance because they will not give them out again for another 2 years...

 Definitley heading in tomorrow!
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: riverrat4life on March 04, 2014, 03:12:33 PM
this job is perfect for me! I have my associates in diesel power technology and im an honorable veteran! thanks for the info...  ;D
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: keithwidney on March 04, 2014, 05:28:31 PM
I am a local 12 operating engineer and work for sukut and make a pretty decent living .remember for the guys trying to get in its not just a job playing on a sitting on tractors .work can be tough mentally and physically.
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: riverrat4life on March 04, 2014, 06:59:28 PM
Keith, is it required for a person to posses or the ability to posses a cdl for this type of job? what if a person just wants to apply to the heavy equipment mechanic program?
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: rhino on March 04, 2014, 07:02:46 PM
this job is perfect for me! I have my associates in diesel power technology and im an honorable veteran! thanks for the info...  ;D

riverrat i hope you already grabbed an app because they stopped giving them out last wednesday. Sorry if you missed out. They wont give apps out again for another 2 years.

I am a local 12 operating engineer and work for sukut and make a pretty decent living .remember for the guys trying to get in its not just a job playing on a sitting on tractors .work can be tough mentally and physically.

And what keith is saying is true, it is a very cut throat industry and you have to make your own way. Nothing will be handed to you. I have worked for Security Paving and currently work for Las Vegas Paving and have found my place there. Good luck guys.
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: riverrat4life on March 04, 2014, 07:17:04 PM
No, I didn't rhino...but...I also live in northwest Washington for the time being while I finish school for diesel tech. I lived in Temple City CA for 21 years and are finally looking to move back in the area. I've also been looking at local 428 out of phoenix because I have family in Prescott. My goal is to work on the equipment, both unions have mechanic apprenticeship programs. I wont be done with school till spring 2016...right around the time both #12 and #428 will be accepting apps again..  ;) However, I cant get a CDL so I'm wondering if Im just wasting my time with the union gig...I know I can still work for CAT, or Deere at a repair facility so I have other avenues if need be.. 
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: rhino on March 04, 2014, 07:59:38 PM
I think you would be okay as a mechanic as most of the ones ive seen drive the big f750's.  If you wanted to be a fueler/oiler that would be a different story as you would need a cdl with hazmat.
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: keithwidney on March 05, 2014, 07:15:47 AM
The local 12 apprenticeship would have covered the cost of the cdl and loaned you a truck to do your ttest in.
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: MorePower on March 05, 2014, 10:22:49 AM
Stoked I got the heads up on this!
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: riverrat4life on March 05, 2014, 10:40:22 AM
were you able to grab an app and get the ball rollin??
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: 74hondo on March 05, 2014, 10:44:09 AM
You can be a diesel  mechanic in the  union at  my work. We hire constantly. BNSF.

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Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: riverrat4life on March 05, 2014, 10:51:26 AM
the railroad huh?? I never thought of that...my duddys dad used to be an operator for them..ron alt..he passed away several years ago though..

anyways, Hondo do you possibly have a link or somewhere/someone I can contact? ill need this for the VA to place me with any potencial employment prospect.. thanks! :)
Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: Riverlife_ on March 05, 2014, 11:14:42 AM
My neighbor out at the river is a mechanic for BNSF out of needles and lives at the river, living the life, home most everybody expect when the obvious major issues happen


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Title: Re: Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeships IUOE Local 12
Post by: 74hondo on March 05, 2014, 11:15:32 AM
Just check out bnsf.com  I don't have the guy's  number anymore but we  hire ex military as priority. You won't even need  any VA help.

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