Careers In Construction / Teamster

Notice
Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 Training and Apprenticeship Fund will be accepting applications for admission into its Apprenticeship Program for the trade of Construction Driver.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

Not less than eighteen (18) years of age.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Class “D” Drivers License for at least one year, and a clean driving record as shown on a State Motor Vehicle Driving Report.
Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the occupation. Applicants selected for entry into the program will be required to take and pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol test at the applicant’s expense.

Applicant must furnish the following at time application is made: Proof of age, high school diploma/GED, Class “D” drivers license and State Motor Vehicle Report.

The application period will be from Monday April 2, 2007 through Friday April, 13, 2007. No applications will be available on Good Friday, April 6, 2007.

Individuals wishing to apply may fill out application forms at the office of the Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 Training and Apprenticeship Fund, 990 N.E. Frontage Road, Suite 4, Joliet, IL 60431. Applications will be available between the hours of 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM weekdays during the application period. A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 must be paid at the time of application. Payment of the fee is to be made by cash or money order.

The Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 Training and Apprenticeship Fund is committed to providing equal opportunity to all. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call the Apprenticeship Fund office at (815) 773-0700.

> Teamster

Construction teamsters work in the construction building industry. This includes dirt work for new roads and rebuilding of existing roads. Our mission at the Joint Council No. 25 Training Fund is to provide job skills training for teamsters in the construction industry. Students learn to work in a safe and productive manner. Upon completion of classes, graduates will enter the workforce fully prepared to accomplish the tasks for which they are hired.

Length of Apprenticeship:
Four (4) years

Apprentices must attend classroom instruction.
Apprentices also receive on-the-job training with employers.

Wage Information:
An Apprentice earns a percentage of the Journeyman’s Wage.
First year: 60% of journeyman wage
Second year: 70% of journeyman wage
Third year: 80% of journeyman wage
Fourth year: 90% of journeyman wage

Benefits:
Health and Welfare Pension.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Applicants must pass DOT physical.
Applicant must pass drug test.
Appliance must possess a valid driver’s license.
Applicant must have a clean driving record for the last 2 years.
Applicant must pass a written test and oral review.

Working Conditions:
Teamsters work in all types of weather conditions, traffic conditions and hazardous elements where proper safety training is key.

Contact:
Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 Training Fund
990 NW Frontage Road, Suite 4
Joliet, IL 60431
815-773-0700

Director:
Robert White