- 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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