APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR LOCAL 150 OPERATING ENGINEERS
Apprenticeship Program for Local 150 Operating Engineers
The Apprenticeship Office for Local 150 Operating Engineers is opening applications for the trades of Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Repair Technician, Geothermal Well Driller, and Construction Material Inspector. An application can be requested in person at one of our 9 offices during the scheduled dates and times listed below. A $25 application fee per program will be required at the time of request in the form of a money order only, made payable to “Local 150 Apprenticeship Fund”. Please note: All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. The address on your driver’s license MUST MATCH the address on your application.
Minimum Qualifications for the program are as follows:
- At least 18 years of age
- Must have graduated high school or obtained a GED. The applicant will provide a high school transcript for evaluation purposes.
- Be a resident of the jurisdictional area of Local 150.
- A valid driver’s license and the maintenance of such are required at the time of selection.
- A statement from a licensed physician stating physical ability to perform the work of the trades will be required 30 days after being accepted into the program.
- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
- Required to undergo drug testing.
Schedule of Dates, Times, and Locations
Address |
City, St, Zip |
Dates |
Times |
|
Training Center |
19800 W. South Arsenal Rd. |
Wilmington, IL 60481 |
Nov. 1-27 (Excluding Sundays) |
8am - 3pm |
District 1 |
6200 Joliet Rd. |
Countryside, IL 60525 |
Nov. 7th & 14th |
12pm - 5pm |
District 2 |
1050 N. I-55 E. Frontage Rd. |
Joliet, IL 60431 |
Nov. 8th & 22nd |
12pm - 5pm |
District 3 |
28874 Route 120 |
Lakemoor, IL 60050 |
Nov. 4th & 15th |
12pm - 5pm |
District 4 |
4477 Linden Rd. |
Rockford, IL 61109 |
Nov. 5th & 19th |
12pm - 5pm |
District 5 |
740 E. U.S. Route 6 |
Utica, IL 61373 |
Nov. 11th & 25th |
12pm - 5pm |
District 6 |
1001 Michigan St. |
Lakeville, IN 46536 |
Nov. 6th & 20th |
12pm - 5pm |
District 7 |
2193 W. 84th Place |
Merrillville, IN 46410 |
Nov. 1st & 21st |
12pm - 5pm |
District 8 |
3511 78th Avenue West |
Rock Island, IL 61201 |
Nov. 12th & 26th |
12pm - 5pm |
Completed applications and all the following documents: Educational / Military Transcripts, Reference Letters, Birth Certificate, Proof of Previous Employment, and Prior Experience Questionnaire must be postmarked or returned to the Training Center: 19800 W. South Arsenal Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481 no later than December 31, 2019. Please note: The training site hours of operation will vary due to the holidays.
If you have any other questions, please contact us at 815-722-3201 or visit our website at www.asiplocal150.org
Selection of apprentices under the programs shall be made from qualified applicants, based on qualifications alone, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex or occupationally irrelevant physical requirements in accordance with objection standards which permit review, after full and fair opportunity for application. The programs shall be operated on a completely non-discriminatory basis.