Apprenticeship Directory
 A Directory to Apprenticeship Programs in the Illinois Valley

                                                                                         

TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Technical Engineers perform  control, preliminary and construction surveys to provide line and grade and to  establish or re-establish baselines, center and offset lines.  They also establish bench marks and transfer  of grades and elevations;  set up and operate instruments, including optical and electrical, line, distance, and grade devices;  read and  interpret  architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawing plans and  specifications;  perform the computations necessary to layout horizontal and vertical work points and control lines for the multiple trades and crafts on sites.
Length of Apprenticeship:
Five (5) Years 

*Rodmen attend school one or two nights a week from Sept. - May for four years.
*Rodmen work five days a week receiving on-the-job training. 

Wage Information:
Specific wage information will be provided to accepted applicants.
(View current wage rates )

Benefits:
 Health and Welfare, Pension

Basic Requirements:
*Must be at least 18-years old.
*Must show a birth certificate.
*Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate.  (An Associate or Bachelor Degree in Civil 
  Engineering or Surveying is recommended.  Transcripts required.)
*Must have a valid driver’s license.
*Must have reliable transportation.
*Must take an aptitude test.
*Must take an oral interview.

Working Conditions:
Technical Engineers work primarily outside.  Their work consists of a lot of climbing, walking, stooping, and kneeling.

Recommended Preparatory Classes:
English, general mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, comprehensive reading and communication classes.

Abilities:
*Must be able to work at high levels.
*Must be physically fit.
*Must be able to work around earth-moving equipment in trenches and excavations.
*Must have good math skills.

Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary for acceptance.)
Exposure to working outdoors and experience in surveying is beneficial.

Entry Process:
*Complete  application.   (Applications are  available all  year long.  The  recommended time for obtaining
  an application is on Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.)
*Take and pass a general aptitude test. 
*If the aptitude test is  passed  successfully, the applicant will  be  interviewed by the advisory committee.
*Applicants that successfully complete the aptitude test and oral interview will be placed on a list, and the
  Local will attempt to find employment for the rodman so on-the-job training can begin.  They may also seek
  their own employment from area companies.

Contact:
 Technical Division of Local #130, U.A.   
(312) 421-1010
1340 W. Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL  60607
Coordinator:
Rich O'Connor

 

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