Qualifications

  • You must be 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, and be physically fit.
  • You must be willing to work away from home anywhere within your local union jurisdiction, and occasionally beyond. 
  • You must learn to climb. You will be required to furnish your own climbing tools. 
  • You must be able to function as part of a highly skilled team, dependent on each other for safety and achievement.
  • You will be required to pass an aptitude test,  and then appear before an interviewing committee.
  • You should like the out-doors.
  • You should like working with your head and your hands; the work is sometimes hazardous and strenuous. 
  • Upon acceptance you will be required to pass a DOT physical and Drug Screening test. 
  • You will be required to obtain an interstate commercial drivers license. 
  • You should have the right attitude in order to complete your training program. (Once in this work for a year, virtually all apprentices say they are enthusiastic about the work and would not do any other kind of work.)


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