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.
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 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.
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 pm–9 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.
1340 W. Washington Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: (312) 421-1010
Training Facility:
Plumbing Industry Training Center
1400 W. Washington Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Coordinator:
Richard Uzzell
