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Alright, I’ve only been around the trade for a little bit, but I’m starting to notice something…
Why does EVERYBODY have a pickup truck? 😂 Mechanics, adjusters, supervisors, even people in the office/admin.

Is there some unwritten rule that once you get your mechanic’s license you have to trade your car in for an F-150, Silverado, or Ram? 😂

Like, does the mechanic’s license come with a truck voucher or something?(wouldn’t be surprised if this came with the awesome benefits package)

Jokes aside, I’m genuinely curious. Is there actually a practical reason so many people in the trade drive trucks, or is it just part of elevator mechanic culture?

Trying to figure out if I need to start shopping now 😂

I got the call today. Start tomorrow at TK Elevators. How is the company? What should I expect?

As someone who’s been going through the IBEW Local 26 apprenticeship process, one of the most frustrating parts has been the lack of communication and transparency. Applicants invest a lot of time studying for the aptitude test, preparing for interviews, and trying to build a career, yet we’re often left with little to no information about what’s happening or what to expect next. What has made it even more frustrating is the transition to using a third-party company. For those of us who passed the original aptitude test before that change, it feels like we got caught in the middle and ended up at a disadvantage after putting in the work under the previous process. From the outside looking in, the new system can feel less objective and more like a popularity contest than a merit-based hiring process, even if that isn’t the intention. A little transparency would go a long way in building confidence in the process.
Does anyone have any updates on what’s going on? Has anyone heard anything from the hall or knows what’s causing the delays?

For current Local 10 members and apprentices, I’ve noticed the hiring list seems to be moving slower than previous cycles. Is that mainly due to the amount of work available, contractors being cautious with hiring, or something else? Also, how is the workload right now, are most mechanics getting steady 40-hour weeks, plenty of overtime, or are layoffs becoming more common? Just trying to get a realistic picture of where the trade is at.