Hey there fellas, I recently found out that Local 18 rank # 310 was hired about six weeks ago. I myself am not too far from this ranking. If there is anyone in need of insight or capable of providing it for Local 18 Los Angeles, post here.

Anyone have an update on which number the list is on?

Talk to the local and they are passed number 343 and before number 357

I was number 355. I got called today. They said they’re hiring 2 guys. I turned it down so good luck to everyone else coming up on the list!

Cool, for what area? San Diego, LA or? Cool

LA

Did you turn it down because of the company or type of job? Or because it was LA?

I’ve heard that you can call and get the current number from the locals. Would I call the local or the region supervisor?

I’m placed in a smaller local but would like to just call someone and get an idea of where they are in their hiring.

Thanks for the help folks and stay safe out there.

-JS

Has anyone received a test or interview date for the latest recruitment(8/26/2019)?

Negative.. waiting on my interview date. Already passed the test.

When did you take the test?

In 2016

🤔

Test and interview scores are only good for the 2 year hiring period.

False..I thought that to. with me passing that test I was able to interview in Portland in June this year and rank #81 and interview in Dallas in July this year and rank #51. Best of luck to all you!

I can vouch for loogie too, I passed my test in Reno 3 years ago

Interesting, that's not what they told us in Seattle, if we dont get hired in this 2 year span, we had to take test and interview all over again.

Anyone receive an interview date yet for this latest recruitment?

I took the test two years ago.I just got the call, I start on Tuesday. Anyone have any tips or ideas as far as to what should I expect next.

What number were you and where did you get hired?

I was ranked 480 back in 2017 ...
LA

Which company?

Not sure yet, I am to report to the local office in Glendora on Tuesday. I am guessing they will let me know then.

Congrats, let me know where you get hired. There’s a lot of posts on here already that will tell you what to expect and what you need. Basically don’t be late (30-15min early), pay attention, stay busy, work hard, be safe and don’t be a [censored]. Carry a notepad and pen on you all the time and take notes if you have a hard time remembering Crap. Tape measure, channel locks, knife, flip flop screwdriver.

Thanks for the advise. I’ll update you on Tuesday.

Has anyone got their results from the latest aptitude test or an interview date?
I'm fairly confident that I passed but it would be nice to put my mind at ease.

I was number 463... I got called the 22nd of October...been working for 2 weeks now.. so yes that list is stick active till they start another list.

Congrats! Gives quite a bit of hope for the rest of us that they'll probably reach around 500 when the next list is in place.

Congrats... what company were you assigned to. I start tomorrow with City Lift. There were three other guys in the union office today that were picked up by Otis and swinerton.

Good morning fellas, I recently just received my interview date at the end of January . Do you guys have any pointers or questions that they will ask?

Good luck, glad someone updated us on the new list. I took my interview a few years ago so I don’t remember all the questions I think there somewhere on these forums (examples.) I brought in all my certifications, photos of work I’ve done, letters of recommendation from previous employers.. Basically bring in EVERYTHING you got. Put it in a folder and make sure they’re copies so you can leave it with them if they want you to. Bring in 3 copies of your resume. One for each interviewer and one for you if you need it. Be confident and honest, we don’t like liars in this trade. Once again good luck and keep us updated.

I completed power line school a few years ago. Do you think they consider that a plus? Thanks for replying

Yeah for sure

I have my certificates from my previous trade and also all of my work experience and also some projects I’ve completed with my dad outside of work. I put pictures and all of it in 2 portfolios. Does all of that sound good? Glad to hear you got in. What number did you rank and how fast did they call you?

I was around 125 took one year

Cool congratulations! What certs did you have?

Welding 3G/4G

Do you remember the duration of the interview?

Hi guys, just joined the forum. I recently took the test and moved on to the interview portion which is coming up in about two weeks. Any advice, suggestions, do’s and don’ts?

Any update on interview results for Local 18?

I'm hoping they are done interviewing by now. I interviewed on the 27th of February and my last name starts with "S". Refreshing my emails every hour haha.

Low rider- I feel you man. I keep checking inbox and spam box. The email they sent out for the interview went to my spam so I’m making sure I check it all.

Check your emails just got my ranking this afternoon
I got ole Heinz 57 not bad considering I don’t have really any relatable technical skills

Yeah buddy. I got ranked 71.

Good stuff to both of you. How long before they call, do you think?

In Vegas it took 2 full months I believe for them to call any one, I’m on that list as well. I looked back at the forum for Vegas but that’s just my best guess, all my elevator buddies say the list will move fast so we will see?

I read theres a ton of work in LA coming up for 2020 and 2021. Plus alot of retirements. Hoping this list moves quick. I'm excited to start this new journey and put in some work

Hello Guys hope doing great!!! Yesterday i got the the email with ranking nr#643 so obviously it really suck!! My name it will stay on the pool for 2 years so i know i'm not getting no chances to get hired and my question is that: on the next apprenticeship recruitment if i apply do i have any favoritism or is a simple start over???

My father Inlaw who just retired in San Diego said the exact same thing,

I would say learn from this recruitment and come back better prepared
I improved from my placing in Vegas that was 173 now in la I got 57
#1 I was more comfortable and allot more confident and I did not give way more info than needed I also didn’t shoot myself in the foot lol

Thanks for the info, i'm not giving up but i don't know how to improve maybe i have that ranking number cus my background was poor and i don't have certification or work experience on a related field

Try taking some certification courses at trade schools. What I got from my interview is that they really liked that I was certified in fields related to the trade. Also, showing that you understand what the job entails and relating your answers to show that you would be a good fit helps a lot to. Hope that helps.

Someone posted on Reddit that they already started calling guys.

Do you happen to have the link? I’m not familiar with reddit 🤷🏼‍♂️

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IUEC/&ved=2ahUKEwiuzcyEjZboAhXGop4KHaIOC3MQFjAAegQIBhAD&usg=AOvVaw1guTEHgBF5rz6J568XDo9u

Thank you I found it! Great resource I appreciate it

Yeah tons of good info. Especially in the elevators subreddit.

Hello guys. Just got my rank for LA (#283) not sure if that’s an ok number since I’m not sure how many people made it on the list. Does anyone know roughly how many people are on the list?

I heard close to 750 passed the interview

Thanx for that info low rider. I guess that’s not bad. I honestly thought it was going to be a little better of a rank since it was my 3rd time interviewing.

Actually might have a really good shot at getting in with Vegas since I’m 27 people away from my number there at the moment.

What number are they on in Vegas last I heard they were on 80 and I originally ranked 173 there

The last I heard is that they’re coming up on into the 90s

Nice, im 108 so hopefully I'll get that call soon

Anybody know what number they’re at in Los Angeles?

Not sure. It sounds like at least 2 people have been called. But with all this Corona virus shutdown Crap I'm a bit worried.

Yea me to, lowrider. I have a feeling we’re gonna be waiting around for a while until they start calling out again.

Someone on reddit said they were on around 20 before they stopped calling people out, if they did at all

Hey there, I’m new to this entire thing. I’m number 609. And I know it’s going to take awhile before I’m in. I’m just curious as to when anyone might know they’ll start calling out again.

No real way of knowing. The talk on the forums is that companies are going to finish off all current projects and wait to see how the economy reacts to all this COVID-19 crap. If things take a turn for the worse, layoffs are very likely. Doubtful they'll be calling any more probies off the list for at least 4-6 months. IF things improve. Nothing concrete, mind you. Just people's opinions.

I've been hearing all probies have been laid off for a couple of the big companies already. So when this Chinese virus settles down all those guys are gonna have to get called in first. Then the guys from this current class. It's a fucked up mess. I ranked in the 70's and I'm hoping I get my number called within this 2 year window we have.

Could it be possible since this is such a unique event that they might extend that 2 year window?
Hopefully they do and that gives all of us enough time to get a call.
I honestly feel like they would considering that the processs is very lengthy and probably want to get things back to normal as quick as possible.

Doubt they would extend. With that said, some of the financial analysts are saying that once it looks like they got COVID-19 under control, the economy is expected to rev back up quickly. Like, REAL quick.

If that happens right as the 2 year period is about to end, the union might find that it is in the best interest of all -the union, the contractors and most importantly, our country's economy- to provide helpers to its signatory contractors ASAP and extend the list's call-time period. No way of knowing for sure what'll happen, though.

The reason it is a two year window is for issues during the hiring sequence. Sincerely doubt they will extend the current window, when the only draw back is going to be a re test...find a financial or time related reason, and you are on to something, simply putting out people who technically are not in our union yet, won't be a reason.

Does anyone know what number they are on for the new LA list?

Hello fellas hope all'ya wealthy and safe, i'm in local 18 list and waiting for local 1 NYC interview , i was notified yesterday from them for the interview dates will not be before fall and meantime they hiring the current recruitment list. Can someone tell me about the situation in LA how they are going with the list since NY situation is way worse then Cali
Again hope you are wealthy and safe

They pulled in a couple guys maybe less than 15 then haven’t heard about anyone else getting called

So I heard through the grapevine they should start to pick up work for the apprentices as well as foreman around mid June. Not 100% certain though.

How reliable is your source? Cant wait to get that call. Keeping my hopes up 🤞

It is a very reliable source from 3 different people in the union itself. I don’t say anything false.

Awesome! The waiting has been brutal haha

Has anyone tried calling the hall?

I was thinking about that.

I just called. She told me it's just a waiting game. Wait until your number is called. We just gotta keep hangin tight

By any chance did she say what number they were on?

No she didnt

So they picked up work this last Tuesday and hopefully should start calling newbies out soon. Everyone just be in constant reminder to post what number you are and when they call you.

Hell yeah! Hopefully they can pick up some steam to make up for lost time

Update from local 18 fb page

https://www.facebook.com/125470607524646/photos/a.570112796393756/4663682497036745/?type=3

Otis just laid off a bunch of 50%-55%ers due to lack of work. I was one of them. The out of work list is gonna slow down waiting list you guys are on. Hopefully Crap picks up soon.

Damn. Keep us updated dude!

Are you back to work Eman310?

Since this covid stuff kinda messed everything up has anyone heard when they will start with a new list?
Is it generally every 2 years?

I don't have any hopes of getting in at all from this list anymore.

Would be cool if they just let this list roll for an extra year or so. We got a bad card with all this Covid Crap. Has anyone called the hall lately and asked if they are calling guys in again?

Still on the bench

Still on the bench Eman?

Any word?

I got word from a buddy that works for 24hr elevator that there are 4 pages of guys on the out of work list and what’s even shittier is that allot of them are guys no one really wants so, it’s not looking real promising at the moment

Hello seattle 2021!

Yeah were screwed. Not keeping my hopes up.

Has anyone heard anything lately? I’m still curious as to what’s been going on lately. Someone please respond.

Nothing man not a single thing 🤦🏻‍♂️

Lol

I got some info that’s completely ambiguous but no ones posting so here it is. My buddy is a mechanic for Otis, apparently they are busier than Crap and just called 6 guys to work, he didn’t know if they were off the bench or new hires.

Dude that's some good news. Coming up on a year now. I also heard from someone in the union that they might be extending this list another year.

Hopefully both those statements are true.

Got word from a buddy on Reddit #21 has been called and had his first day of work.

Holy sh*t, serious!? That's awesome.

I know I read somewhere that a lot of projects that were already paid for got put on hold because of 'rona. If they've cleared the benches AND hired 21 off the newbie list, they're going full bore to catch up. There's probably going to be lots of OT, as well.

I remember you saying on Reddit you were 57 on the list, so now you're 36.... damn. You might get called up soon! Wish you the best, man. Work hard, work safe.

Keep us posted. 👍

Thanks man much appreciated. I sure hope I get the call and can stay busy, in San Diego would be even better. I will definitely post an update when I get called. Hope others do the same

Hey guys. Any update on what number they’re on in LA now? I’m ranked 283 so not sure if I’ll make it this time. I saw a few posts back that they might extend the lists so any update would be cool

They are starting to call back the probationary apprentices that were laid off back in July. The word is work is picking up FAST. Otis took a bunch of guys off the list and are starting Monday.

That's good news. Let's hope we all get the call.

You just have to be patient. I waited nearly three years to get called. Worth the wait though.

What number were you Eman when u finally got thru if you don’t mind me asking and how far down this list with the year not picking guys off the list will they get...thanks

I’ve been waiting for Local 1 in NYC to continue the recruitment process, passed my test last year just been waiting for them to open up so I can interview. This thread has been giving me hope lmao I’ve legit read every comment and am looking forward to the process. Good luck to all you guys! Hope you get called.

I Interviewed and got ranked 480 in December of 2016, didnt get called until November of 2019.

Thanks Eman I know that comment gives me and a lot of other guys hope

Heres the monthly "Has anyone heard anything yet" post haha. Geesh

Read on Reddit apprentices are going back to in person classes august 9th so if that’s true maybe there will actually start calling people 🤷🏼‍♂️

Would be cool if the local could put out some news.

Agreed they don’t update any information at all

Had my buddy text cathrin who works in the Union office she said they have called something like 10 guys off the new hire list but there are 35 guys on the bench

Well... Crap

Any word?

Hopefully that list will start moving at some point. The last thing I had heard was that the list was frozen but that was at least 4 months ago now so maybe things have changed since then.

Not sure if anyone is on the list in Vegas but just wondering if anyone has heard any news at all about Vegas?

Hey Eman310. I appreciate your post about how long you had to wait for a call. I was hoping I could ask you what that process was like. Did you have to reinterview after 2 years? I was under the impression that after 2 years you fall off the list and have to reapply. But not sure really what happens after the 2 years

This was posted from someone over in the Reddit forum “I am #15 and just got called for work in San Diego. Just wanted to let everyone know as of now San Diego is calling off the list but not LA yet.”

I have been on the list for Vegas since 2018 as long as they don’t have another open testing date from what I’m told I’m still on the current hiring list

lol, broo thats still going? im 108 last i heard they were on #93, im already 5 months in for my local, no point i guess for me if they call me, seattle has hella baddies and the wearher is nice 👌🏽

That’s awesome!!! I don’t think I realized you got in. I’m hoping for San Diego/la I’m 57 on that list and 176 or close to it on the Vegas list. hoping for sd to happen soon, I live there plus they cleared the bench and actually started calling guys again #15 just got called

hell yeah bro goodshit, hope u make it man.

43 said he was called last Tuesday (posted on Reddit) 🎉🎊🍾

@travisnbb4ever u should be getting that call soon brotha let us know when u do

Possibly 14 away or less the anticipation is gonna kill me. I will be posting for sure

oh ur good. probably a few more months man at most

46 got the call

Great news! You’ll get the call soon brotha let’s keep this list rollin!

bro i was stuck at #11 for like 3 months man the wait was killer lol, your almost there bro, learn everything you can man

That’s brutal! I will learn everything humanly possible! I’m so damn close 🤞🏻

The current number is 55, my buddy had his mechanic call the hall

Let us know when u get that call brotha hopefully things stay on the up and up

Well I got the call (#57) but I had to turn it down, it was for LA I will have to hold out for San Diego. The guy on the phone said they had 2 openings for la so I would assume they are on 59 now

Should’ve taken the job

@erok whats the work picture looking like? Are they going to get through this list quite a bit ?

If I didn’t live 4 hrs away, have a house, a 1 year old and a baby on the way sure would of made sense. I’m first on the San Diego list so I’m confident I made the right decision. Plus I’m taking a paycut to get in so the time to drive and the price of fuel just doesn’t make sense.

I've been in the trade for 10 years, family is most important.

Thank you for that, I agree it’s why I’m getting in the trade in the first place

Got the call going to work for Otis starting Friday

Congratulations brotha ! Did they say what number they’ve gotten up to ?

Thank you! My plan was to ask but I was so damn excited I blew it

Congratulations!

I met with the business agent today they are on number 60 with some guys on the bench

Hopefully those guys get picked up ASAP. Did he say on how busy he expected the local to be ?

You have any info for everyone? Lol no man it was all I could do to that Info without bugging the guy in casual
Conversation.

#64 went to work today in San Diego

#74 got called up today

Sweet thanks for the update Eman…

How's it going so far?

Fyi... 84 got called this morning per reddit

Update: 105 got called per Reddit

Hey guys, #301 here. Per Reddit, it looks like they’re on at least #139. 30 guys were called but not sure where #139 is within the 30. Congrats to all who made the list and who’ve been called. I hope and pray we all get called.

Alright guys, I spoke to a lady in the office in Glendora,. They’re holding the list until December for no reason. This tests a lot of our patience and it’s utter bs but we live on, barely.

Holding the list ?

She didn’t go in depth anymore than that. She repeated it

Im going to assume that means the list will be actively hired off of until at least then

I’m not exactly sure if that means they’ve paused the hiring until December or if the list is active til December. My guess is “paused” if newbie called and asked what number they’re on and the lady’s answer was “We’re holding the list...”. We’ll know for sure what the answer is if/when the next update is posted in the coming weeks.

I have a theory (maybe wishful thinking) that it was an April Fool’s joke played by the receptionist being that we were, in fact, instructed to not call the hall (hence why we’re checking this forum in lieu of) along with it being an inquiry call and not official business. She doesn’t have to give any information if she felt, right?