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#15520 - 11/30/15 08:54 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
[Re: jsch96]
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jsch96
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So I passed the test, as everyone said it was all common sense. Now the interview is scheduled for the 17th. Are there any documents you would suggest bringing along? Also does anyone know how far away from the local you are allowed to live, and even if distance is allowed will they still have an issue with it?
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#15528 - 12/01/15 07:49 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
[Re: xxXBlazeXxx]
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JustWolf
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Some days chickens, some days feathers, as to where you live. If you live in the sticks, you could end up working in the city till your apprenticeship is up or you could be working 75 miles in either direction from your house. if you live N,S,E,or W of town, it won't matter, more than likely you'll end up working in the opposite direction than you think. Be to work on time, if you like cats, don't be late because the cat crossed the road.
Good Luck.
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#15529 - 12/01/15 07:49 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
[Re: xxXBlazeXxx]
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JustWolf
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Some days chickens, some days feathers, as to where you live. If you live in the sticks, you could end up working in the city till your apprenticeship is up or you could be working 75 miles in either direction from your house. if you live N,S,E,or W of town, it won't matter, more than likely you'll end up working in the opposite direction than you think. Be to work on time, if you like cats, don't be late because the cat crossed the road.
Good Luck.
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#15807 - 01/06/16 05:39 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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Haven't heard from the band of apprentices lately. How's it going thus far?
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#15810 - 01/06/16 10:18 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
[Re: cedartop]
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Haven't heard from the band of apprentices lately. How's it going thus far? Back working in Austin (local 133), and now in the Mod department. I like it a lot, and prefer it over construction so far. Finished my first semester of school which was pretty easy. All in all things are going well, but you start to realize just how much you still don't know, and sometimes feel like you'll never figure it all out. Also a heads up to anyone trying to get in, they are now testing incoming applicants on hand tools. An example would be Klien's, which are actually linemans pliers and/or side cutters I believe, or dykes which are actually diagonal cutters.
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#16089 - 02/06/16 02:23 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
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Bansheeman6100
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anymore or new news from the 133, Austin, Texas? i interviewed 11/14, and at the time was #3 behind the lay-offs. last i heard, the last of the lay-offs were back and im one of the next on the list. but if anyone here is part of the local 133 or another Texas local, could you possibly answer some questions for me, as when i call and try to talk to the union rep, he's always rushed and busy. im trying to make my final decision as to whether i will take the position or not. i truly want to take it, but i will be leaving a 50k+ a year job with good bene's and LOTS of job security
what is base-pay, and when/how do raises work? ive seen alot of lay-offs here, how busy do apprentices stay? how much are and how often are due's collected?
nd any and all other advice and help is truly appreciated. if it makes a difference, i applied through the H2H program
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#16091 - 02/06/16 06:11 PM
Re: Apprenticeship advice. Austin, TX
[Re: Bansheeman6100]
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Apprentices start out at just under $19 here in Austin (after probation $20-$21, then just under $25 by the time you hit second year). Mechanics are making 37+ an hour currently, likely to go up after the next contract if cost of living in Austin is accounted for.
You are not sworn in until 6 months and/or 1000 hours (last I checked), up until that point any layoffs that occur are forced on the probies, then the first year apprentices, thereafter there is no longer an order (you can layoff a 4th year apprentice before a 2nd year, but not before a first year or proby).
Work in Austin is good, that is why the bench has recently been cleared. Mod work is really blowing up, and I'm sure construction is chugging along just fine. Layoffs do happen, but depending on your value, your tenure, and what department you work in, the risk of layoffs can be greatly reduced. There are guys who haven't been laid off in decades. Also, if you are willing to travel, there is usually work to be found outside your local.
Dues are quarterly, and are a few hundred dollars.
The realistic advice is that if you are making comfortable money with decent benefits already, you might regret your decision the moment you find yourself in the freezing cold in construction slinging rails (heavy lifting). There are many many different facets to this trade and as a new helper you could find yourself in any number of situations that you could love or hate.
Good luck either way, and I wouldn't be surprised if you get a call to work from our BA pretty soon.
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