So I applied this past January and interviewed on 4/11/17. I think I did decent on it and feel I could be in the top 100 at least.

Who else applied to local 8? Lets post up our ranks once we get them and figure out how fast they're calling. I was told they expect to let us know early May and they need a lot of apprentices...

Far be it for me to try and be a moderator here but, if you all keep posting topics for individual locals, this will turn into a very cluttered area. There is a topic for interview rankings, did you check there?

I think it's just fine. If I'm in violation of any rules then please post it and I'll remove the topic. Otherwise if it bothers you, just don't click on it.

Figured you would take it wrong. I have been in the trade for 16 years and I do check the other generic rankings thread, to see if I can be helpful in answering any questions. I was more trying to point out that if there were threads for every local individually, someone like me would be much less apt to going through them all. By all means continue with each unique thread if you feel like it is what you need.

I had my interview on 3/29 and I did hear about the results coming in early May

I'm on a few forums and when I read your previous post I thought you were another forum nazi -- But I understand your point. The more help the better by all means, I'm glad there is an experienced mechanic going through the posts.

Sweet bro, good luck! I was nervous as heck.. How was your interview?

Thanks ! Good luck to you also ! I feel really good about my interview wasn't as bad as I thought it would be..the waiting game is killing me haha

I'm glad there's a local 8 thread. I interviewed on 4/13 and felt like I did great. I don't have welding certs or any applicable experience so I'm very concerned about how that will affect my overall ranking. Does anyone have any idea how many apprentices this local took on last time?

Good luck guys!

I think they ended around 230-250

That's a lot of apprentices. I'm just wondering how far down I'll be based solely on my lack of experience. I hope it's not too bad.

The latest list is still active and could of went passed 250 not sure.im talking about the list prior to the present one right now. But the present list should end in around two or three weeks once they rank interviewers

Im in the same boat man. No applicable certs or expericence. I just hope I get a rank and a chance to prove myself. Good luck bro!

Yeah they've taken a lot of apprentices... hope it's not too saturated once its our turn haha. At the interview, Jim was saying that they had 130 probies within the past year alone.

I didn't have any experience when I joined the IBEW apprenticeship. They just want someone that's teachable and dependable.

Wow! That's really good to hear!

As an interviewer I look for a few things.

A clean 1-2 page resume, the first thing I do is look at your resume and see what you have been up to the last few years. It doesn't have to be fancy but it shows you prepared, bring multiple copies of everything, there will be multiple interviewers from the field and management. Bring proof of everything on that resume, transcripts, current certs, letter of recommendations, the more you bring the better. This is a career interview not just a job interview, how prepared you are speaks volumes.

How did you find out about the trade? And what do you know about the work we do.

Be able to talk about your ability to work with tools and do hands on work. I've interviewed NASA scientists to dog walkers, tell me why you want to do our work and don't tell me because it pays well. Prepare to speak about things not on your resume that apply to hands on work. Hobbies etc.

Hope this helps, I know its a nerve racking process. Think of a way to stand out beyond the other hundreds of people being interviewed. Realize that this is a small proud trade and we want what is best for the future.

Thank you for that information you just posted. How do you feel about the whole "dress to impress" or "dress like you're a worker" (clean of course, just not slacks and tie?)

May is around the corner!

I know man, I can't wait to see my rank. Ever since I've interviewed the passing of the days has slowed haha.

[quote=David Ortiz]I know man, I can't wait to see my rank. Ever since I've interviewed the passing of the days has slowed haha

Haha I know right! I'm just glad the month is almost over

Last week of interviews fellas

Yup hopefully next week we get results

Hopefully we get our response this week fellas

He said early May... By that I hope he meant today haha

Hopefully there is enough work demand to get us all working.

I hope there is, local 8 has significantly less members than the LA local.

I know they atleast go up to 250 in every list

Thats good to hear honestly. I'll take a high rank as long as I get a chance.

Same here

Anyone get an email?

No, did you? I thought our ranking was coming via post service.

No I haven't. Oh okay I didn't know that I thought since we've gotten everything through email so would our ranks

I thought I remember them saying they would send out emails in Early May.

Yeah I thought the same because when you sign in before your interview they ask for your email

I was under the impression it was going to be email as well

Final week fellas !

Does anyone have any idea how many candidates were interviewed?

About 650 made it to interviews

Thats a pretty high number considering they only took 1000 applications.

Did you exclude the interview no-shows? I know there were already a couple the morning I interviewed.

650 +/- scheduled interviews according to the receptionist. No idea how many actually made it.. I'm sure quite a few didn't make it. Sorry last post was misleading

Rankings have been sent out

I didnt rank very well 358

Just got my email in my rank is 121

I just got mine...362...

377 here. I barely passed the interview. I didn't realize it was that bad. Does lack of experience automatically put you at the bottom of the pool.

I guess I'll try again in two years.

I ranked 135.

I'm right up there with ya bud. We got to take into consideration the number of people who won't pick up the call, won't quit their current job, won't pass the drug test, or just won't like the work and will quit in a few days. Local 8 has a huge territory with some big cities in it and the economy is doing pretty good. So at least we have that going for us.

Let me know when you get called in lol

Ranked 12! I have no idea if I should expect a call on or before the 19th but I will keep everyone posted.

Sure will bro

Your probably going to be the first group of people pulled off the list bro congratulations!!

Congrats everyone for making the list stay optimistic!

Thank you all for going through the test and interview process. I know it is a stressful drawn out process. Please understand how small, proud and fulfilling this trade can be.

As of now every company is ready to hire from this new list and the work doesn't show signs of slowing down in the bay.

That is great news!

#24 here! Congratulations everyone! If anything be has question I'm here to help!

Congratulations!! You should get a call in no time!

How do you know this good sir?

From what I hear they need a lot of apprentices!

I've heard this too, I heard that we could be hired within weeks. I mean that would be great but I've also heard you could wait 1-3 years to get a call. Lol

#24 is a golden ticket. You should be getting a call within weeks

What makes you believe that, all the apprentices I've asked at job sites have said they waited st least one year. One guy said he didn't get the call for three years!

Every local is different. Which list are you 24? Is is San Francisco? San Jose? Oakland? Berkeley? Santa Rosa? Sacramento? Reno? Salinas? Carson City? Fresno? Local lists aren't a blanket list, they only cover a certain part of the local. 24 in Reno is not the same as 24 is San Francisco. Think of it this way each local has mini locals in them. Which one are you ranked in?

Local 8 covers all of Northern California and I know this because local 8 is boomin right now they need apprentices I know a couple ppl that work in local 8

Hmm not sure. Didn't realize all of that. I just know email is from local 8 northern ca

Eros,
If you look at the local map http://www.eiwpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Map.pdfit shows where there are offices within locals. These offices have their own lists. Yes, local 8 covers all of NoCal, but the ranking is most likely only for the San Francisco office.

If the call was a blanket call they would have asked you which office you would like to be listed in whichever one you selected they listed you in.

Str8,

look at the email again, after your ranking it should say where, "You are currently ranked number (X) in (Y) in our applicant pool."

X is your rank
Y is the local office.

If you got ranked in local 80 like I did it would say (taken straight from my email

"You recently interviewed in Elevator Constructors Local 80 and received a passing grade on that interview. You are currently ranked number 8 in Raleigh in our applicant pool."

I picked Raleigh over Durham, Winston Salem, and Greensboro.

Rank 24 in local 8 I also heard that all the employers want to grab from this list first and then the old list

in local 8 the list is for all of local 8 sf to bako to reno. they will usually ask where you live and if you are looking to be outside of SF. There is always a chance that you could get picked up in bako and have to drive back and forth every week and charge for travel. If you decline an offer for hire due to the travel, good luck being in the trade in local 8. Get your prob time in then transfer to where you want to be.

Didn't hear about that but I'm willing and ready. I know this is an opportunity of a life time so I will do whatever is asked of me.

I believe you could be right hog, but it doesn't mention anything specific in the email. From what I've asked in another thread it seems they can ask you work anywhere regardless of where you live. I'm sure they'll organise things as efficient as possible though. You go where the work is in the trades. From what I asked in the interview, most work is projected to be in Sf for now.

As someone who'd be coming from out of town, I'll have to try to get this clarified a bit to prepare logistically.

And str8outasj, if you read the Austin thread, you'll understand your ranking better. Once this lost goes into effect, the old list is gone, so no companies won't go back to it.

[quote=ElecTech]And str8outasj, if you read the Austin thread, you'll understand your ranking better. Once this lost goes into effect, the old list is gone, so no companies won't go back to it. [/quote
Ooohhh! right on. Soooo sounds like my chances are pretty good!!

you're definitely in, no doubt about it.

Just hard to believe. I thought it took years and several chances. God is good. Thankful though

Anyone hear anything? I'm wondering if they'll be calling Friday the 19th when the list goes into effect!

I heard they're in need of people so I'm pretty sure they're going to call off the list Friday I will be calling around noon to see what number they're on

Just spoke to a guy in there and he said the employers have been waiting for a while for this list but good idea. Post something here Friday after you call! Daaamn all the ot is really double time

Yep The union takes care of its people for sure! I'll post any new info I recieve from the call

Anyone know what top out is after the apprenticeship is over?

You begin at 50% rate, so $63.50

Thanks bro.. Lets see how fast this list moves

Wonder how many BART techs applied..haha

I don't get it...? LOL

List starts today if anyone gets a call please let us know!

Yuuuup. Wonder how long they give you to call back if you miss the phone call

48 Hrs. to call back then they send out a mailer and you have 15 days to respond

Si technically you can gives a weeks notice lol

Ok ladies. Just heard ... they have already called at least 14 people off the local 8 list. I'm 24. He said give it a month but who knows. If it's going at this rate there should be a lot more phone calls by next week!

Who did you talk to? I called and it gave me a bunch of names to talk to

Just heads up I called the local and they pushed me back two spots because of helmets to hard hats so now I'm 123

When I called the local he told me 13 people has gotten a call today so that will make me number 110 now

What is helmets to hard hats? I spoke to Bruce business rep
. He said they call 14

I just googled it and it says it connects quality men and women from the armed forces with promising building and construction careers

Ooohhh probably means I'm pushed too -_-

If he didn't say anything when you told him your number you probably didn't . I just know my number and the numbers after me were pushed back

They don't.

Top out is up to the company. Sure $63.50 is mechanics rate (in that local) but you have foreman and adjusters rate that's 12.5% higher. But it's known that companies can and will pay more for quality people. Conversely, they don't care about probationary apprentices, so work your ass off. Cleaning not leaning. No cell phones work safe always.

What's cleaning not "leaning" . How could they not care if they need a bunch of us right now and we're the future? Just sayin. Obviously don't be lazy though

Yeah be proactive in the work place. There's always something to do, no time for standing around.

That's pretty obvious. I'm sure everyone here knows how serious of an opportunity this is.

#12 here checking in and off the list heading in Tuesday for orientation. No idea what company I'll be working for just that its a fast and fluid situation. My inbox is open to any/all advice and is definitely appreciated.

Congrats Joel keep us updated when you can good luck!

You gotta go down to the sf? You going to your other job Monday ? Lol damn I'm curious if you gonna be doin ot right away

On a side note.. What's every one currently doing for a job/career?

I work for a genomics company. Getting out and getting some real experience so that next time I apply I'm a better candidate.

Anyone call the local today?

Im in the glazier union after transfer from iron workers cause they were paying enough to provide for my family. Yes I spoke to Jim leanord. I'm number 26, he said I should be expecting a call within the week. They have like 15 guys going in for orientation tomorrow I believe... so my feeling is that the following week they could send another 15 or so to orientation which makes sense if the demand is true to what the word on the street is. I have a friend going to the orientation and he's gonna give me all the details when he can

Right on str8 on the feedback

Yeaaaah boyyee

Things happen for a reason bro.. Maybe you'll get the experience to put you at the top next time

Right on.. Are you a glazier in San Ramon by chance? I'm an electrician apprentice at the city center project

Na Santa Clara square. Union electrical apprentice in commercial? Cause if that's the case I would just stick with that man. Elevators plumber and electricians are the top. If anyone's already in one of those unions I would for sure recommend staying. I'm gonna get like a $10 dollar raise right away and wouldn't sell myself short over decades of work switching trades. But electrical would be close over your career financially

Nah I'm definitely union. Money wasn't a driving factor for me at all.. I applied thinking the elevator trade would be a better fit because I'd like to do electrical, hydraulics, welding etc. I'm about to be a 4th year apprentice so I might just ride it out. I have a great background but my interview wasn't the best I could've given. So it's not all about the background fellas!

Where did you place in the list?

135

Daaaamn what was interview score? I think it also depends on who was doing the interviewing, I had four employees and one older man that pretty much ran the interview and seemed into me. Pretty sure he was some super head honcho old timer . I say this cause your way more qualified then me I think ranked top 30. Luck of the draw

87%. I was interviewed by 2 employees and a top guy for Thyssen & Krup I believe. Main person doing the questioning was a lady who I thought really liked my interview.. I wasn't sure about the head honcho and the other guy.

It's all good.. Buying a house in Fremont so I think things happened for a reason. Congrats to you bro! You should start in no time.

Just called the union they're at ranking number 18

Wonderful!

Im new to this forum. I recevied my ranking for the local 8, i got number 98. Anyone have an idea of how fast they will get through the list?

Has anybody who have been called started working yet?

I got a buddy that got scaled last week and started Tuesday. Still waiting to hear from him on here. I guess he must be busy already! From last Friday to today they've called 18 people so far give or take.

Anyone call today?

I want to but I've already called like 3 times this week haha so I don't really wanna call lol. Even though I could be like one away. Jim did say I should get a call within the week when I called monday

Yeah I called multiple times also.ill just wait until you get called in then

Any word on the current number guys?

Give them a call lol.

They're currently on #19

To those who have started working:


What have the first few days on the job been like? Is it hard? Overwhelming? What do they expect you to know day one?

I second this. Please respond guys!

Just got the call tonight on Sunday. So I would say they're on 25 now. Orientation tomorrow in sf. I will they back on here afterwards and let you guys know everything. Good luck and congrats everyone!

Wow on a Sunday! Congrats brother. Let us know all the details!

Hopefully its past 25 lol wow what time do you have to be at the orientation? Congrats man!

Congratulations str8 !

Congrats man! Can't wait to hear the deets.

I was at orientation at 8am. There was actually traffic because of an accident on the bay bridge. I had to call and say I would be thirty! Minutes late. I felt horrible. Luckyily the dude hit that same traffic and was cool about it. He was all business and straight to the point with paperwork going as fast as he could to get me to the company, but not in a bad way but cause the company wants you to get into the field as soon as possible lol it seemed.... hall didn't give me any tools but maybe the company might. I was at the hall doing so much paper work and then had to go over to the kone office to do more paperwork and I gotta go back again for a 4 hour online course then I think I'll be in the field. I asked and the guy said he had more guys coming this week for orientation so it's definitely moving. And there's only 2 guys instead of 4 making calls because 2 are out on vacation. He said channel locks screwdriver and tape measure . The company I'm gonna work for gave me an $85 voucher for redwing boots and anything on top you pay the rest. Gonna get steal toe boots tomorrow. Steel toe in mandatory. They're also gonna give me like $300 in clothes lol insurance kicks in after 6 months. There's a lot of responsibility on our part man. It's no joke.

Ps I don't ever recommend the bay bridge. 101 or 280 all the way!
I'll be with kone as a hiree out of sf which kinda sucks cause I'm in Sj. But they can really send you as far as Bakersfield if they want. But they take care of you in regards to hotels and paying for meals when you travel etc etc.

If you guys have any questions let me know on here or private message! One love!

Thanks for the info str8!

Thats awesome man, what number are they on right now? And you just get placed at random?

Congrats man.

Quick question: Did you have to pay union dues or not until after probation?

The company will give you a safety bag. You have to get a pocket knife and s stick rule. That's all the tools you need. No union dues, because you are not members of the union. There are probationary dues. You have one year to prove yourself, during that year the company or union can let you go without any reason.

They're probably around 28 right now. Yes you get placed randomly. He said he wanted to try and accommodate my living in Sj area but there's just to much work in sf. So it's as though my home address to them is now sf lol. Better then Reno or Bakersfield I guess.

Called the hall earlier today , lady said they're on number 24. I will call again Friday.

that's weird because I was 24.

Yeah I thought the same thing I guess she meant they have called up to the number 24... I'm going to call again tomorrow and see if they did an update

Have you started working yet? Whats it been like?

Yes it's been good so far. There is tons and tons to take in though it's crazy. It it's also really awesome and I'm glad to be here!

Theyre on 35 currently if anyone was wondering. Hopefully it goes by faster, i am currently number 63

Awesome, thanks for the update

Thanks for the update. I can't see the list moving faster than this though. It's not even been a month and they're on 35. There are many locals across the country that can go months without any movement at all. A cleared bench and a moving list is a blessing.

Just called they're on number 37 so I am currently 86

Just like the prediction o the stock market crash lol. Everyone said there was tons of work and the employers couldn't wait to get there hands on the new list. 37 already is nuts. The demand is real. One thing I can't and they won't emphasize enough, is to make sure to take care of your paperwork end. A lot of guys are getting cut because they're not taking it seriously and doing their paperwork. It's about more then showing up. They ask a lot of us as probationary apprentices. And ps if you end up with Otis your def looking at 12 hour days and weekends.

What paperwork? Like for the hiring process or work related?

Good to know they have plenty of work. What do they have you doing so far?

Well im just hoping things continue at this pace. Im just excited to start, hopefully in a couple more months. Anyone else have any insite or tips? New info?

Your time sheets. You have to record your hours for everyday on two separate sheets. On top of that you have to make copies and turn them in. Preferbly every month. Some guys get behind and get kicked out. Plus make more copies to keep for yourself just i case. I'm replacing cab interiors right now. Working in repair, not new construction

What are the hours like ?

From what I know

Construction works 4 ten hour days Monday through Thursday.
Mod & service (including repair) work Monday through Friday 8 hour days.

With the new agreement Mod can work the four day week but that doesn't start until July 7th.

Thanks...

I believe that they are around ~#42

And @hog451, do you know of anywhere online we could find the new agreement to read? Or will it only be available after it goes into effect?