Apprenticeship is a system of training a new generation of tradesmen/tradeswomen with on-the-job training and accompanying studies. Apprentices build their careers from apprenticeships. Most of their training is done while working for an employer who helps the apprentices to learn their trade or profession. In exchange, the apprentice continues to labor for an agreed period until they have achieved measurable competencies.
Apprenticeships typically last 2 years. People who successfully complete an apprenticeship reach the journeyman's level of competence.
What is a Construction Truck Driver ?
The Teamsters construction drivers are expected to drive a variety of trucks that are commonly used in the construction industry, ranging from commonly recognized tractor-trailers to tractors which feature flatbed and lowboy trailers, mixer trucks, end dump or side dump trucks, fuel trucks, water trucks, combination, and straight trucks. It’s not just driving trucks, it also includes the implements on some, such as strapping or chaining down equipment or commodities to name a few.
Training is not provided just for the sake of training. As a student in our program, we will train you to become a part of our construction workforce so you can meet the needs of unionized employers in northwest Indiana.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who want a career in this industry who understand that there is a two-year commitment to the apprenticeship program, as well as a lifelong career path as a journeyman/woman.
The minimum application requirements are:
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past five years.
Applicants must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license in accordance with Federal Regulations and Indiana State Law.
Applicants must have reliable transportation.
Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the occupation. Applicants selected for entry into the program will be required to obtain a DOT medical certificate, pass a DOT Pre-Employment drug/alcohol test and physical exam.
Required documents to be furnished at the time the application is dropped off:
Proof of age: valid driver’s license, original birth certificate, and the other acceptable documentation.
Social Security Number or U.S. Work Authorization Document
Copy of high school diploma or GED certificate for evaluation purposes.
Official high school transcript
Submit a DD-214, or similar documentation used to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience
Current copy of your driving record (must be obtained within the last 7 days of application date)
3 letters of recommendation. Excluding immediate family.
Applicants must provide the original documents. Photocopies of the documents listed above will not be accepted. Our staff will photocopy all submitted documents except the transcripts. The original transcripts will be kept by our office and placed in the applicant’s file. All other original documents will be returned to the applicant.
A non-refundable application fee of $25 must be paid at the time of application drop off. Payment of the fee is to be made by money order only.
Payable to Teamsters Union Local 142 Training and Apprenticeship.
NOTE: Applications received that are unsigned, incomplete or without the necessary documentation will not be considered by the JATC Training facility office.
Office locations will be closed October 14th, 2024.
APPLICATION PICK-UP:
September 16th, 2024–October 31st, 2024
8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
Teamsters Training Facility located at 9050 Mississippi St. Merrillville, IN 46410
Teamsters Union Hall is located at 1300 Clark Rd. Gary, IN 46404
APPLICATION DROP-OFF:
September 16th, 2024–October 31st, 2024
8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
Teamsters Training Facility located at 9050 Mississippi St. Merrillville, IN 46410
own equipment or commodities to name a few.
