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2 This booklet was published by Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council and Sacramento Valley Apprentice Coordinators Association To obtain extra copies, call or write: Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council 2840 El Centro Road, Sacramento, CA / ; , The information in this book was compiled in April, 2004

3 Table of Contents There are a lot of good, well paying construction jobs in the Sacramento Area jobs that lead to a career, jobs that will enable you to support your family, buy a house, a decent car, and have enough left over for some King s tickets. But you don t get jobs like these by just dropping off a resume or filling out an application. You have to get some training, and it s got to be the right training. Anyone can teach you to dig a ditch or hammer a nail, but if that s all you know, sooner or later you ll end up with a sore back and a bunch of bills. The right kind of training is available right here in River City. It s called Joint Apprentice Training because it s jointly managed by union workers and their employers. This book contains detailed information about 24 of these Construction Apprentice Programs in the Sacramento Area What they are all about. What they pay. How to get in one. They are great deals for some people. Maybe you re one of them. This book will help you find out. Union Apprentice Programs are among the most successful and effective vocational training programs ever devised. They have been developed and fine-tuned for over a hundred years by a close collaboration between employers and their union workers. Here in Sacramento, apprentices and graduates of these programs built the bridges over the Sacramento River, Arco Arena, SMUD s generation plants, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, the high-tech facilities at Hewlett Packard, Sacramento s light rail system, and restored California s historic State Capitol. Page Introduction 1-8 Air Balance/HVAC Technicians 9 Boilermakers 10 Brick Layers 11 Carpenters 12 Carpet Layers 13 Cement Masons 14 Construction Craft Laborers 15 Drywall/Lathers 16 Electricians 17 Fire Sprinkler Fitters 18 Glaziers 19 Heat & Frost Insulators 20 Iron Workers 21 Millwrights 22 Operating Engineers 23 Painters 24 Pile Drivers 25 Plasterers 26 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters 27 Roofers 28 Sheet Metal Workers 29 Teamsters 30 Tile Finishers 31 Tile Layers 32

4 Is Construction the Right Career for You? Construction careers offer a wide range of opportunity, variety, great wages and benefits, teamwork, and a dynamic work environment. Beginning with apprenticeship and on to Journeyman you will learn a life-long skill that you can take anywhere in the world. And, if working with tools isn t what you re looking for, you still have a choice of careers in construction as an architect, planner, inspector, project manager, labor representative, or starting your own construction business. Not cut out for a desk job? Construction sites are exciting, high energy places where you work side-by-side with other skilled craftspeople from all different trades. However, these jobs are not for the faint of heart. You may be working high in the air or below thousands of tons of equipment. As a construction worker you must be willing to survive the elements, heat and cold, rain or shine. You will need to decide if you can occasionally work under conditions like these. Construction workers have to be self starters, starting with getting to work, (generally at 6 am) when office workers are still snug in their beds. They must have reliable transportation; and, for the safety of themselves and their co-workers, they must be drug and alcohol free on the job site. Construction involves teamwork and all members of the team are expected to do their share. Those who don t are replaced, and quickly. Construction Takes Both Brains & Muscle You must be quick thinking, hard working and up for the job of problem solving in construction. Working in a skilled construction trade requires confidence, concentration, a positive attitude and good communication skills. You can expect to interact with all types of people and there is always something new to learn. If you enjoy working out this may be the job for you. A career in construction requires that you be physically fit. Think of it as getting paid to join a health club. You get a workout and a paycheck. On the job you can expect to be exposed to the elements sun, wind, rain, heat and cold. You must be willing to work hard under a variety of circumstances. Agility, manual dexterity, ability to work in small or confined spaces, strength and stamina to perform repetitive tasks are just some of the 2

5 physical traits that are required. As in any athletic profession, keeping your body in good condition will protect you from injury and help you to work right up to the time for retirement. If you love tools, like to tinker, and are fascinated by how things are put together, you should explore a career in one of the building and construction trades. What is an Apprentice? To enter a building and construction trade, you start as an apprentice. Apprenticeship programs offer a positive alternative to a four year college degree. They provide an opportunity to get paid while working and learning a life-long skill. These programs provide paid job training with related classroom training and continuing education, often for college credit. As an apprentice, you get all this, plus you ll receive great wages, health benefits, pensions and more. All this, and no student loan to pay off. Apprenticeship programs combine on-the-job training (OJT) with related classroom instruction to produce a qualified journeyperson that has no equal. Other work force training programs have tried, but none have been as successful as today s Union Apprentice Programs. For the thousands of young people coming out of high school who are not moving on to college, apprenticeship represents the best opportunity for obtaining the education and on-the-job training so important for a high paying career. It also represents the best avenue for single parents transitioning from public assistance into the workplace and a future career in a skilled trade. What do Apprentices earn? Apprentices start at a percentage of the skilled Journeyman s wage and receive increases at regular intervals. Starting rates are usually 35% to 50% of a Journeyman s wage (about $28 per hour, depending on the trade) plus health and pension benefits. In most trades increases are given every six months. Most apprentice programs are for four years. Details of each trade are shown beginning on page 9. 3

6 Is Education Important? Like a college education, the successful completion of an apprenticeship program does not come easy, but is the result of hard work on the part of the apprentice. Practically every skilled occupation requires a knowledge of arithmetic that is more than fundamental. The ability to read, write and speak well is more important in some apprenticeship occupations than it is in others. In most trades, particularly where contact with the public is involved, a good disposition, the ability to work with others, and a neat appearance are considered necessary. In some programs, apprentices who have taken shop courses, or have some knowledge of mechanical drawing, physics, blueprint reading, drafting, higher mathematics, chemistry, electricity, welding and the like, will have an advantage. In the 24 construction trades in this book, some or all of the following traits are desirable or essential: Physical fitness, a good sense of balance, eye-hand coordination, color sense, agility, strength, ability to work at heights and mechanical aptitude. Many construction apprentice programs require or give preference to applicants with a high school diploma or G.E.D. The kind of people who make good construction workers generally like to work with their hands and use tools to build and repair things. They like to finish the things they start and don t care how dirty or greasy the job, as long as they get it done and done well. They enjoy visits to shops and factories and like to talk to mechanics about the jobs they do and the problems they meet in their work. In school, they get along well in shop, science, mathematics and mechanical drawing classes, and enjoy working on practical problems in the classroom and at home. What are the Classes Like? Apprentices attend classes of technical instruction related to their trade. This instruction, supplemented by on-the-job training, gives apprentices a thorough understanding of the theoretical aspects of their work. This trade related instruction is one of the basic features of apprenticeship and has been developed and accepted as standard practice in every trade. In some cases, this means attending classes at night 4 hours each week, for at least 4

7 108 hours or more a year. The instruction includes such subjects as safety laws and regulations, mathematics, drafting, blueprint reading and other sciences connected with the trade. Details for each program are given starting on page 9. In class, apprentices learn the theoretical aspects of their trade. Then, each day under the supervision of skilled Journeymen, they learn how to put that theoretical class work to practical use on the job site. Is There a Need for More Construction Workers in Sacramento? For the past 10 years construction has been one of the top five industries in Sacramento. In 2003 there were more than 35,000 construction workers in Sacramento. It is estimated that by 2006 that number will grow by 5,000. In addition to that 5,000, there will need to be even more workers to replace those who will be retiring. The immediate future for construction work in Sacramento is a bright one. But that can change depending on the local economy, and who knows what else. Remember, though, that a Journeyman union construction worker can go anywhere in the country where construction is booming and have a great chance of quickly getting a good job. Steps an Apprentice Applicant Should Take 5 1. Select an occupation for which you have an aptitude or some previous experience and the physical ability to perform. 2. Find out if you meet the minimum qualifications for that occupation. 3. Decide whether you can work under job conditions which sometimes can be hazardous, dirty, uncomfortably hot or cold, as well as just plain uncomfortable. 4. Apply for an apprenticeship either to the appropriate union, or one of the 24 Union Apprentice Programs in this book. 5. If the apprenticeship committee has a waiting list of applicants, determine whether or not you are sufficiently interested in the occupation to wait for an opening, or whether you should seek other employment. If you do apply, keep in touch with the program to let them know you re interested. 6. Some apprenticeship committees have applicants find their own employment with a firm which participates in the apprenticeship program.

8 7. If you apply to more than one program your chance of getting accepted increases. 8. Research the various trades and their programs on the web. Many of the programs starting at page 9 have their own websites. Other good sources of information about construction apprenticeships are: State Building Trades Building Council of California s website, Building California Construction Careers, California Division of Apprentice Standards, and click apprenticeship programs. What is Expected of Apprentices? A willingness to learn Dependability on the job Perform a day s work for a day s pay The development of safe work habits Regular school attendance Ability to work as part of a team Be drug and alcohol free A Good Reason Why Unions Make Sense for Construction Workers Because of the nature of the industry few contractors retain a large full-time workforce. Instead, they hire extra people depending on the size of the project they are building. So a construction worker may find him or herself working for Company A building a bridge for 9 months, and then being off for three months before going to Company B for 6 months, to build a parking garage. This all means that the worker must be financially prepared to survive the times when there is no work or weather keeps the job site closed down. He or she must also figure out how to get medical and retirement benefits when working for a number of different employers. Construction unions are the answer benefits for union workers (medical, dental, vision care, retirement, and vacation) travel with the worker from job to job, so the worker in the example above is covered whether working for Company A or Company B, or just looking out the living room window wishing the rain would quit. Union construction workers also get the same wage from one job to the next. 6

9 Non-union workers are on their own. They must accept whatever wages are offered from job to job. Non-union benefits, when available, are rarely transferable from one employer to another, and almost never cover members of the worker s family. But good union wages and benefits come with some high, but reasonable, expectations. Union construction workers are expected to work hard, work smart, and work safely. Look at any complicated construction project like a high rise office building or power generation plant, and you ll find its workforce is predominantly union, if not all union. No one wants to build a 45 million dollar high rise that might collapse because it was slapped together by poorly trained, under paid, unmotivated workers. Women in Construction Construction careers offer women high wages and great benefits. The best thing about the wages for a woman in construction is that there is no glass ceiling. Every qualified Journeyperson is paid the same, whether it is a man or a woman, with no exceptions. A woman can expect to earn 20-30% more in a construction career than in a more traditional woman s career. The construction industry s urgent need for skilled workers creates opportunities for women to enter the field. As said before, construction work, though rewarding, is physically hard. Some people think that s why there aren t more women in construction. The women who are in construction might disagree. If you have any doubts or questions, any program will be happy to put you in touch with a Journeywoman to find out for yourself. Finally, a few words about harassment. In construction today, harassment of women is considered a serious violation of rights and is not tolerated. The industry and the labor unions have put safeguards and procedures in place to prevent it and quickly deal with it if it happens. 7

10 What If You re Not Quite Ready for an Apprenticeship? If you re interested in construction, but your math needs a little touching up, or you aren t sure which trade you would be best suited for, or you ve never owned an alarm clock, then a Pre-Apprentice Program may help you get you ready for a construction apprenticeship. Northern California Construction and Training (NCCT), located in Sacramento, has one of the best Pre-Apprentice Programs in the country. They have a 6 month program that is free and has no entrance requirements. However, due to small class sizes, applicants must be highly motivated. The program is split between classroom and a construction job site. In the classroom, students are taught how the construction industry works, practical construction math, what the different trades do, GED instruction (if necessary), and what s required of apprentices. On the job site students, working alongside three Carpenter/Instructors, build three homes. At the end of the course, graduates are helped apply for construction apprenticeships. Over the last 12 years over 68% of NCCT s graduates have been successfully placed in apprentice programs. For more details about this and other NCCT programs, contact them at Northern California Construction & Training, POB , Sacramento CA ; 916/ ; , ncct@sbcglobal.net. 8

11 Air Balance/HVAC Service Technician Apprenticeship Program 60 months Starting wage Apprentice $12.80 hour/journeyman $28.42 Medical, dental and vision care for employee and dependants, pension, vacation immediately; college credits as courses are completed Yes, must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Valid California Drivers License Pass drug screen prior to employment Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in training classes Math entrance exam Computers Electrical Theory Air Conditioning Cycle Blueprint Reading Air and Water Balancing Sacramento Valley Sheet Metal Workers J.A.T.C Silica Avenue Sacramento, CA (916) (916) (recorded information line) Applications may be obtained by appearing in person at the above location on the second Thursday of each month at 1 pm. Applicants are placed on a list. When new positions become available, applicants are contacted from the top of the list. Additional information Sacramento Valley Sheet Metal, Heating and Air Conditioning Training Center, International Training Institute, Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs. See Sheet Metal Worker in this book Air Balance/ HVAC Service Technician Union Air Balance and HVAC Service Technicians are a branch of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. These technicians install and service heating and air-conditioning equipment and fine tune and maintain Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning components. They use computers to monitor and troubleshoot HVAC systems including controlling Direct Digital Control devices. 9

12 Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $23.34 hour/journeyman $33.34 Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants, pension, annuity, and vacation immediately Yes, apprentices must be able to do strenuous physical work Birth Certificate Applicants with welding experience will be given priority Must not be afraid of working at heights Must be willing to travel and live away from home for long periods Should have a drivers license Should have reliable transportation Drug and Alcohol Awareness First Aid & CPR Safety & OSHA Hand & Power Tools Rigging, including Lifting Devices, Signals & Wire Rope Mathematics Burning & Welding Theory Drafting & Blueprints Advanced Welding Boiler Technology Pattern & Development Advanced Rigging Tank Erection Tube Rolling & Installation Advanced Blueprint Reading, Layout, & Fabrication Working with Fiberglass 10 Boilermakers Western States Area J.A.C Piedmont Way, Pittsburgh, CA Otis Edwards, Apprenticeship Coordinator (925) ; Otis549@aol.com Applications may be obtained by appearing in person at the above office Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list Boilermakers National Apprentice Program, Boilermaker Union Boilermakers are a diverse union of workers in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, repairing and installing boilers, vats and other large vessels that hold liquids and gases. Boilermakers build and repair ships, fishing boats, ferries, barges, cranes, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, plate and structural fabrications among other things. These skilled workers often use acetylene torches, power grinders, and other equipment for welding, burning, cutting, rigging, layout and bolting.

13 Bricklayer & Stonemason Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $11.36 hour/journeyman $24.78 Pension immediately; vacation after 90 hours of work; medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants after 345 hours of work Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds Must have a drivers license Should have reliable transportation Drawing Laying Brick to the Line Laying Corner Leads/Laying Pilasters Building Piers Headers, Soldiers, & Rowlocks Building Stoops & Steps/Paving Building Arches/Building Fireplaces Safety & First Aid Blueprint Reading/Building Codes Mixing Mortar/Pattern Bonds Construction Math Waterproofing Building Materials Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 3 J.A.T. & E.C Enterprise Way #102 Oakland, CA Michael Height, Coordinator (510) Contact program The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers Local 3, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Tile Layer and Tile Finisher in this book See Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers Local 3 website for information on the following apprentice programs: Marble Mason, Marble Finisher, Pointer-Cleaner-Caulker, Terrazzo Worker, Terrazzo Finisher Bricklayer & Stonemason Bricklayers and allied craft workers build, repair and renovate structures, and portions of structures, that are made of brick and other clay products, structural tile, stone, marble, glass block, terra cotta, castables and artificial masonry units made of any material. Their work includes laying, setting, installation or application of all such materials and the preparation of all structures or components to receive such materials. 11

14 Carpenter Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $14.11/Journeyman $23.52 Benefits for Apprentice Minimum age Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants after 400 hours of work plus one month; vacation after 6 months; annuity after 12 months; pension after 24 months 18 or 17 with parental consent, or verified 6 months full time work experience in a construction related trade, or graduated from an approved pre-apprenticeship program Applicants should have a minimum of 8th grade math skills Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Applicants should possess a valid Drivers License Applicants should have reliable transportation No North Valley Carpenters Training Committee 800 Chadbourne Rd. Fairfield, CA Apprentice Coordinator (707) Applications may be obtained by appearing in person during normal office hours at the above location or at Carpenters Local Union 46 in Sacramento at 4421 Pell Drive, or at any Northern California branch office of the EDD Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Carpenter Union Carpenters today work on commercial and public structures such as office buildings, schools, hospitals, stadiums and bridges. This work ranges from single story to high rise and includes foundation and reinforced concrete framing, layout, structural wood and metal framing, timber framing, finish work and fixture installation. Today s union Carpenter makes good use of modern technology, using computers and lasers as tools of their trade. Safety and Tools Skills The Apprentice Carpenter & The Trade Construction Math/Introduction to Working Drawings Foundations & Floors Blueprint Reading-Residential/Structural Framing Form Detailing, Construction & Erection Exterior Finish Blueprint Reading-Commercial & Industrial Concrete-Pre-cast & Pre-stressed Interior Finish Layout & Leveling Instruments, Site Practice Engineered Structural Systems/Interior Systems Stair Building/Roof Framing Introduction to Welding & Cutting Northern California Carpenters, Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California, See Acoustical Installer, Hardwood Floor Layer, Insulator, Scaffold Erector, and Shingler at the Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California website, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Millwright and Pile Driver in this book 12

15 Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Worker Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice$10.39 hour/journeyman $23.52 Benefits for apprentices Medical, dental, and vision care for worker and dependants, vacation, pension after 6 months Yes, must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Must be willing to work out of town Must be willing to work nights as well as days and some weekends Both a written test and oral examination are given Floor Preparation Blueprint Reading Installation of Sheet Goods, Carpets, and Laminates Heat Welding Safety and OSHA regulations Sacramento-Stockton Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers J.A.T.C El Centro Road, Suite 105 Sacramento, CA Robert Ringor, Training Director (916) Applications may be obtained at the above address The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Painter & Glazier in this book Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Worker Union Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Workers install and remove all types of floor coverings. They also pack materials and install floors in new and remodeled construction sites. 13

16 Cement Mason Apprenticeship Program 36 months Starting wage Apprentice $15.42 hour/journeyman $23.73 Medical, dental, & vision for employee and dependants after 300 hours of work; pension, vacation after 6 months probationary period Must be able to physically perform the work of the trade. Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation History of Cement Industry Labor & Management Relations Forming Hand and Power Tools Equipment and Small Engines Basic Math, Measuring & Estimating Builders Level, Laser Beam & Transit Concrete Ingredients, Mixes & Admixture Placing, Leveling and all Concrete Finishing Processes Reading and Interpreting Blueprints Patching and Sacking Epoxy, Epoxy Injection and Materials Certifications, Endorsements, and Safety Identification Cards Cement Masons Local 400 (Sub J.A.T.C.) 810 W. Stadium Lane, Sacramento, CA (916) ext.5 8:30 am-11:30 am Monday thru Friday at the above address or by appointment at Cement Masons Local 400 in Sacramento at (916) The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association, Local 400, California Division of Apprentice Standards, Building California Construction Careers, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Plasterer in this book Cement Mason Union Cement Masons are responsible for all concrete construction, including setting forms, pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, wall tops, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, paving and other concrete construction on buildings, highways, and sidewalks. In addition, they do gunite application, sand blasting, waterproofing, concrete sawing and scoring, and application of epoxy coatings. 14

17 Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship Program 18 months Starting wage Apprentice $10.70 hour/journeyman $21.39 Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants after 3 months; pension, vacation and annuity after 9 months Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Applicant must pass a drug test Applicant must be able to safely communicate on the jobsite Craft Orientation Basic Tools, Use & Safety Safety and OSHA Concrete-Mixing, Placement, Forms, Vibrators, Finishing & Sawing Soil & Compaction Construction Flagging Certification Pavement Breaking Equipment Traffic Control Certification Asphalt Work/First Aid & CPR Platform Orientation/Torch Cutting & Burning Rigging & Signaling Scaffold User Certification Grade Checking/Pipe Laying plus 12 electives, including Asphalt Paving Techniques, Hazardous Waste, Pipeline Techniques, Radiation Remediation, and Underground Storage Tank Removal Laborers Northern California District Councils J.A.C Westside Drive San Ramon, CA Jeff Armstrong, Director of Apprenticeship (925) ; jarmstrong@norcalaborers.org Applications for Apprenticeship can be obtained at the address above or at Laborers Union Local 185, 1320 W. National Dr., Sacramento CA, Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Laborers Training for Northern California, /training/training.htm Construction Craft Laborer The skills required as a union Construction Craft Laborer are varied. A laborer s work involves pouring concrete, paving roads with asphalt, working on demolition projects, performing environmental abatement and other tasks as required. The work is physically demanding and the hours can be long but the rewards are plentiful. 15

18 Drywall/Lather Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $14.41 hour/journeyman $24.02 Minimum age Medical, dental, & vision care for worker and dependants after 3 months; vacation after 6 months; annuity after one year; pension between 25 and 30 months 18, or 17 with parental consent Be able to lift heavy materials and work in all types of weather Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation Blueprint Reading Residential Metal Stud Framing Safety & OSHA Blueprint Reading Exterior Systems & Trims Basic Applications Applied Blueprint Interior Metal Lath Systems Mathematics Review Current Technology Shaft Protection & Ceiling Systems Commercial Framing Welding, Beginning and Advanced Systems & Fire Control Arches, Furring & Advanced Systems Doors & Frames Advanced Construction Hardware & Windows Techniques Drywall/Lathers J.A.T.C Kidder Street Hayward, CA Darrell Lawrence, Training Director (510) trainingdir@drywall-lathing.com Available from the program above or by calling the Sacramento Drywall Lathing Apprenticeship at (916) Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Northern California Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Carpenter, Pile Driver, and Millwright in this book Drywall/Lather Union Drywall/Lathers install metal stud framing, drywall, and lath according to layout plans, blueprints, and specifications. They frame and construct walls and ceilings using hammers, electric screw guns, electric drills, electric saws, laser leveling and plumbing devices, powder actuated tools, arc welders, routers and door planners as needed for the construction of a building including the heavy gauge framing and application for the exterior of the project. 16

19 Electrician Apprenticeship Program 60 months Starting wage Apprentice $13.08 hr/journeyman $29.44 Medical and pension after 3 months Must be physically able to do the work of the trade One year of High School algebra or one semester of College algebra (minimum grade of C) Must be able to distinguish colors Must have a valid drivers license Should have reliable transportation Written aptitude test and oral interview Construction Safety AC/DC Theory Motor Controls Electronics National Electrical Code Process Controls Conduit Bending Fire/Burglar, Security/CCTV Access Control Telephone/Computer Data Cabling Electronic Systems Integration Sacramento Area Electrical J.A.T.C El Centro Road Sacramento, CA Gary Hunziker, Training Director (916) (916) fax The Sacramento Area Electrical Apprenticeship is open for application Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 am-11am and 1pm-4 pm Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list Sacramento Area Electrical Training Center, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs Sound & Communication Worker, contact Sacramento Area Electrical J.A.T.C. above Electrician Union Electricians install electrical systems in office buildings, factories, power plants, and other commercial and industrial facilities. Their work includes power distribution systems, and electric raceways including conduit systems. Other work includes installation of lighting systems and fire alarm/ security systems in high rise buildings, as well as conduit in a ditch outside of those buildings. Electricians also install electrical systems in highly technical projects such as power plants, hospital operating rooms and chip manufacturing facilities. 17

20 Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship Program 60 months Starting wage Apprentice $12.65 hour/journeyman $25.98 Medical, dental, vision care (for worker and dependants), pension after 12 months Must pass basic physical exam Must pass a drug test Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Written and oral entrance exams History of Fire Sprinklers Blueprint Reading Valves and Application Safety & OSHA Hydraulic Calculations Dry Systems Pre-action Systems Wet Systems NFPA Codes Fire Sprinkler Fitters Apprentice Program for Sacramento P. O. Box 550, Rio Linda, CA Chuck Frame, Organizer (916) Applications for Apprenticeship can be obtained by writing to the address above Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, Fire Sprinkler Fitter Union Fire Sprinkler Fitters install all types of fire protection systems, including the layout and installation of underground fire mains. A Sprinkler Fitter is able to read blueprints and layout and install hangers and overhead piping in all types of buildings and all types of construction; including high-rises, warehouses, aircraft hangers, hotels, motels, and homes 18

21 Glazier & Glass Worker Apprenticeship Program 60 months Starting wage Apprentice $9.93 hour/journeyman $26.08 Pension, annuity immediately; medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants after 300 working hours Should have a valid drivers license Should have reliable transportation Written and oral exams must be passed at 75% or higher Glass Cutting & Fabrication Power Tool & Scaffold Safety Shop Machinery Aerial Lift Certification Forklift Certification Solvents & Hazardous Materials Rigging & Hoisting/Safety Glazing Codes Sealants, Application, Fabrication & Testing Basic Math & Measuring Blueprint Reading/Transits & Levels Fabrication of Storefronts Mirrors & Job Layout Spandrel & Architectural Panel System Security Glazing/Aluminum Entrances RevolvingDoors Structural Glazing/Locks & Bolts Hinges, Pivots & Closures Panic Hardware/Curtain Wall Layout First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator Certification OSHA Sacramento Glaziers J.A.T.C El Centro Road, Suite 101 Sacramento, CA Steve Gutierrez, Director of Training (916) ; steve@glazier767.org Call above for information The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Painters and Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers in this book Glazier & Glass Worker Union Glaziers cut and install glass and perform a variety of related tasks including building and installing metal sash and moldings, and cutting and installing the glass in them. Glaziers may install mirrors and structural glass (colored, decorative glass applied to structural members), glazing one-way mirrors, and repairing glass showcases or ordinary wooden-framed windows. 19

22 Heat & Frost Insulator Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $15.05 hour/journeyman $31.54 Vacation, pension immediately; medical, dental, vision care for worker after 3 months; medical, dental, vision care for dependants after 12 months One year of algebra or geometry with passing grade Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Proof of age must be presented with application Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation OSHA Hazard Awareness First Aid & CPR Certification Blueprint Reading Sheet Metal Layouts Insulation Systems Geometric Construction Methods of Application Economics of Insulation Theory of Insulation Geometry & its Application in the Trade Sheet Metal Fabrication PVC Application Fabrication of Pads/Finishes Northern California Heat & Frost & Asbestos Workers J.A.T.C Harbor Bay Parkway #222 Alameda, CA Dave Feere, Coordinator (510) jatc16@pacbell.net Applications for Apprenticeship must be obtained in person at the address above, or at NCW Insulation, 1895 Donald Street, Unit B, Reno, Nevada on the 2nd Monday of each month from 9am-3pm. Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list Heat & Frost Insulator Formerly known as Asbestos Workers, Union Heat and Frost Insulators apply and remove thermal insulation to pipes, ducts, tanks, boilers, and other equipment requiring control of temperatures. Heat and Frost Insulators are responsible for the manufacture, fabrication, maintenance and all other aspects of heat or frost insulation. They work with fiberglass, rubber, calcium silicate and urethane. 20

23 Ironworker Apprenticeship Program 36 months Starting wage Apprentice $15.02/Journeyman $27.31 Vacation & medical Must be able to lift heavy materials and work in all types of weather Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation Trade Science Structural Ironwork (beginning, intermediate and advanced) Reinforcing Post Tensioning Architectural Ironwork (beginning, intermediate, advanced) Pre-cast Concrete Buildings Metal Buildings Lead Abatement CPR & First Aid Using & Erecting Scaffolds Forklift Operation & Training Safety & OSHA Regulations Ironworkers of Northern California & Vicinity J.A.T.C st Avenue Sacramento, CA Rick Dans, Apprenticeship Coordinator (916) ; iwl18jac1@msn.com Applications for Apprenticeship can be obtained at the address above Monday to Friday, 9am-11am The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program Ironworkers Union website Ironworker Union Ironworkers generally do more than one type of ironwork. Reinforcing-Ironworkers place reinforcing steel bars in forms that will be filled with concrete. The bars must be lifted, carried, placed in position and tied with wire at the intersections of the steel. Structural Ironworkers assemble, erect, and install prefabricated iron shapes to form the framework of buildings, towers, bridges and other structures. Architectural Ironworkers install window and curtain walls, and Rigging Ironworkers rig or move huge objects. 21

24 Millwright Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $15.61 hour/journeyman $26.02 Minimum age Since the start of benefits is dependant on both hours worked and successful completion of required courses, the following times are approximate: medical, dental & vision care for worker and dependants after 4 months; vacation after 6 months; pension after 18 months; annuity after 24 months 18, or 17 with parental consent One year of High School Algebra with passing grade Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Should have a valid drivers license Should have reliable transportation Worker Safety & Tool Skills The Apprentice Millwright & The Trade Basic Math Millwright Mathematics Applications Rigging Materials of Construction Layout Procedures Optical & Laser Alignment Cutting & Welding Advanced Welding Monorail Systems/Conveyors Installation of Machinery Precision Tools & Shaft Alignment Steam Turbine & Generator Installation Welding Certification Maintenance of Machinery Millwrights Training Committee for Northern California 2350 Santa Rita Road Pleasanton, CA Terry Callan, Coordinator (925) For details on how to apply for the Millwright Apprentice Program call the above phone number Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Northern California Carpenters Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Carpenter and Pile Driver in this book Also see Acoustical Installer, Hardwood Floor Layer, Insulator, Scaffold Erector, and Shingler at the Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California, website Millwright Union Millwrights are experts in the installation and maintenance of all types and sizes of industrial equipment, machinery and instrumentation. It is a highly technical field requiring a large degree of precision. Millwrights assemble and install pumps, compressors, conveyors, and generators, as well as robotics used in scientific, automotive, food processing, power generation and bulk material handling industries. 22

25 Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $16.38 hour/journeyman $29.79 Pension, vacation, and annuity immediately; medical, dental, and vision care for worker and dependants after 3 months of employment, but a is desirable Requires good hand-eye coordination Must be physically able to do the work of the trade Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation Operators are often required to live away from home, travel long distances and cope with irregular hours Oral interview Classroom instruction covers five broad areas: 1. Orientation to the Construction Industry 2. Heavy Equipment, Safe Operating and Working Procedures/In Seat Training 3. First Aid 4. Construction Fundamentals 5. Grade Checking Joint Apprenticeship Committee For Operating Engineers for the 46 Northern Counties in California 7388 Murieta Drive Rancho Murieta, CA Curtis Brooks, Director (916) Applications for Apprenticeship can be obtained at the above address Friday 8am to 5pm. Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list Operating Engineers of Northern California Apprenticeship website, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs: See Heavy Duty Repair Mechanic, Crane Operator, and Surveyor at Operating Engineers Local 3, website, Operating Engineer Operating Engineers operate heavy construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, scrapers, compactors and many other kinds of equipment used in constructing buildings, dams, airports and highways. They also work in quarries and plants that produce rock, sand and gravel. 23

26 Painter Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $11.31 hour/journeyman $21.25 Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependantsimmediately; pension after 6 months; vacation and annuity after 12 months Must be physically able to do thework of the trade Must pass a color blindness test Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation First Aid CPR Ladder & Scaffold Safety (hands on) Basic Job Safety & OSHA Labor History Brushes & Rollers Surface Preparation I, II, III Materials I, II Sand & Water Blasting Wood Types/Finishing Materials Booms/Scissor Lifts & Forklifts Advanced Scaffolding Spray Painting Methods, Equipment, & Safety Application I, II, III (hands on) Basic Wall Covering Equipment & Tools Lead Abatement Color Mixing & Matching Mechanical Drawing & Blueprints I, II Estimating Area & Materials Graining/Marbleizing Painters & Decorating J.A.T.C. Of The Bay Area Inc. 600 Robles Avenue Pinole, CA Paul S. Nahm, Director of Training (510) ; pnjatc@aol.com Applications for Apprenticeship can be obtained by calling the number above from 10am-2pm to make an appointment The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program International Union of Painters and Allied Trades website, Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs: Also see Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Worker and Glazier, in this book Painter Union Painters apply paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers, stains, etc. Painters also apply all types of wallpaper, vinyl wall fabrics and all types of coverings or coatings. Painters make all of the necessary preparations prior to application. 24

27 Pile Driver Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $14.62/Journeyman $29.40 Minimum age Since the start of benefits is dependant both on hours worked and successful completion of required courses, the following times are approximate: medical, dental & vision care for worker and dependants after 4 months; vacation after 6 months; pension after 18 months; annuity after 24 months 18, or 17 with parental consent, or 6 months experience (documented) in the construction industry or 6 months in an approved pre-apprentice program Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Should have a valid drivers license Should have reliable transportation Worker Safety Tool Skills & Oxy Fuel Systems The Apprentice and The Trade Construction Math Pile Driving Technologies Concrete & Formwork/Welding I, II, III Introduction to Pile Driving-Land & Water Advanced Pile Driving Introduction to Structural Blueprints & Layout Instruments Introduction to Modern Bridge Building & Advanced Structural Blueprints Falsework & Heavy Timber Framing Advanced Formwork & Shoring for Pile Drivers Welding IV-3G & 4G Certification Semi Automatic Wire Feeders Welding V-Innershield Certification with NR211-mp Pile Driver Training Committee for Northern California 2350 Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton, CA Terry Callan, Coordinator (925) For details on how to apply for the Pile Drivers Apprentice Program call the above phone number Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Northern California Carpenters Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Carpenter and Millwright in this book Also see Acoustical Installer, Hardwood Floor Layer, Insulator, Scaffold Erector, and Shingler at the Carpenters Training Committee for Northern California website Pile Driver Union Pile Drivers construct the heavy foundations for buildings, factories and other large structures. They are experts in marine construction, building projects such as docks, piers and bridges. Some specially trained Pile Drivers also work underwater as construction deep-sea divers. 25

28 Plasterer Apprenticeship Program 48 months Starting wage Apprentice $9.75 hour/journeyman $21.83 Medical, dental and vision care for worker and dependants immediately; vacation after 12 months; pension and annuity after 24 months Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade Must have a valid drivers license Must have reliable transportation Must be able to read and write English Oral exam Blueprint Reading Exterior Insulation & Finishing Systems Interior & Exterior Scratching Interior & Exterior Browning Interior & Exterior Stucco Exterior Finish Interior White Coat Texturing Technical Work Safety & OSHA First Aid & CPR Tools & Equipment, Use and Maintenance Northern California Plasterers J.A.T.C Overland Court West Sacramento, CA DeEtta Reiland, Secretary Administrator (916) dreiland@opcmialocal300.org Applications for Apprenticeship can be obtained by calling the number above Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list. Applicants may also seek his/her own employment from participating employers after meeting the qualifications to enter the apprenticeship program. Operative Plasterers Cement Masons of Northern California website Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs See Cement Mason in this book Plasterer Union Plasterers construct, maintain, and repair various surfaces requiring plaster, dry wall or stucco. Plaster s work is performed inside and outside of buildings. 26

29 Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program 60 months Starting wage Apprentice $11.16 hour/journeyman $27.00 Medical after 3 months; pension after 2 years Must be able to physically perform the work of the trade Must have reliable transportation Written test Construction Mathematics Science (metallurgy, properties of gases, etc) Plumbing Fixtures, Manufacturing & Installation Rigging Oxygen/Acetylene Welding & Brazing Arc Welding, Basic & Advanced Drafting, Basic & Advanced Computers and Computer Assisted Drafting Plan Reading & Interpretation Drainage, Basic & Advanced Water & Gas Supply Steamfitters & Pipefitters Manual Building Codes (City, County, State) Job Supervision Plumbing Service & Repair Medical Gas Certification Asbestos Awareness, First Aid, CPR Safety and OSHA Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of Sacramento & Yolo District J.A.C Younger Creek Drive Sacramento, CA Phil Smyth, Coordinator (916) education@447jac.org Applicant tests are given Mon-Fri on the first full week of each month between 8am and 9am at the above address The applicant must seek his/her own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter an apprenticeship program United Association of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry Other allied trades with apprenticeship programs Refrigeration Mechanic. For more information about this program see United Association of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry website Plumber/ Pipefitter Union Plumber/ Pipefitters are highly skilled technicians engaged in the fabrication, installation and servicing of piping systems for such varied applications as computer chip manufacturing clean rooms, oil refineries, natural gas pipelines, high rise office buildings, and hospital operating rooms. Plumber/ Pipefitters work on commercial, industrial and residential job sites. 27