r/Groundman

Has anybody that applied for the Groundman spots that opened up in the beginning to mid June time frame recently interviewed and know what class they will be in possibly?

So I applied for the apprenticeship and it says it was submitted but never got a email about what number I am… what do I do?

For those of you that applied to cal/nev how did you submit your transcript because this is the second time in a row they denied my application because my transcript were not submitted properly!

Update: Turns out they rejected it because my high school diploma had the district name on it instead of the high school and it did not match my transcripts they were willing to forgive that but did not forgive the fact that my transcripts did not have my graduation date on there told me to try again next year :(

Which one would be fastest to get into ? Local 66 or local 304? Was just wondering which one fastest and Which one has the better apprenticeship also ?

Just took a call with 111 it says 5/8’s but is overtime still available?

i know with all the fires happening work should be picking up soon don’t know which book to sign though unfortunately they only allow us to sign one book even though they are in different states

I have an upcoming test with LADWP i am looking for help on what I should be studying to pass my test. Anything helps

I’ve been an apprentice at a municipality in Georgia for almost two years. I’ve been learning, but the progress has been pretty slow due to the workload and the type of work we have available.

I recently got in contact with SELCAT and found out that I qualify for direct entry. I’m seriously considering leaving the utility/municipality side and going union so I can get more experience.

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has made the transition from a municipality/utility to union.
How was the transition for you? Was it worth leaving the municipality? How consistent was the work, and how much traveling did you end up doing?

I’m also curious about the benefits, especially retirement and healthcare. If I stayed with the municipality for 30 years, I would receive a pension and healthcare benefits in retirement. How does the union pension and healthcare work compared to that? Do you have to work a certain number of years/hours to become vested, and can you still have a solid retirement after spending 20–30 years in the union?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through this transition and can share their experience. Thanks!

Just wondering what type of math I can possibly see on the test

Was looking to apply to MSLCAT, possibly MO VALLEY and ALBAT

I’m am assuming all these jurisdictions have different test but do the different locals within one jurisdiction have different test or just each jurisdiction?

If I got in would there be more math test at orientation and what can I accept to see?

Thanks

I scored an 82.17 yesterday on my interview, does anyone know how quick they are calling out apes? And is that a good enough score to get me ranked near the top

Hey guys! I just got my call to start my apprenticeship out of 66, I start the 24th! I just had a few questions, when you guys first started what did you do for living and to the current ape out there. What are a few tips you have that can help me succeed!

Just interviewed in Kansas and scored 79.67. I know there are guys in the 80’s getting calls. Is this too low of a score to get in? Just curious.

I’m curious, even though none of the grunt calls for 111 have per diem listed, is it possible as a traveler its be something that would be added on to cover hotels and such? Also are those groundman calls long calls?

I have a passing aptitude test from Southwest Line, and I have a test date scheduled for Cal/Nev. I have had a few guys tell me that I can tell Cal/Nev I have a passing score from a Southwest and they will accept it so I can move on straight to interviewing. I was under the impression that test scores were just for specific areas, so if anyone could let me know that would be appreciated!

I bid for a groundman call for 55 as a book 4 groundman and got the call today and the dude asked me if I was 21 and I told him that I’m 19 and he said he can’t give the job to me because I have the interstate restriction (obviously). Local 160 informed me that they’d hire you and give you time to transfer it so you could drive. So does it just vary whether a local is going to be lenient about that? Kinda bummed because that would’ve been my first call but it is what it is

So I’m a 2nd step out of swlcat currently working in texas. Just got an invite to mslcat orientation would you guys jump ship and go mslcat?

I’ve worked in Colorado for a year and half so I know it can be ratty and as shitty as Texas. Before anybody who doesn’t know shit about Texas try’s and say mslcat is way better. They’re both shit personally.

Anyways my main concern and why I’m even considering it. Is because I’m from California and I know how people look down on SWLCAT Texas hands. I know it comes down to the apprentice and stuff. But I’ve seen it first hand people judging a book by its cover. Just the name it has. What yall think?

How’s the apprenticeship in the northwest ?? I’d really wanna do my apprenticeship there but heard it’s not worth it because of the lay offs.