Bricklayers & Tile Trades
Bricklayers lay and install block, granite, and various other clay, concrete, natural materials, brick, stone, structural tile, and marble; erect precast concrete and stone panels and any other masonry materials to build or repair walls, partitions, fireplaces, sewers, and other structures; also install firebrick linings in industrial furnaces. Working conditions are often outside in all types of weather.
JOURNEYMAN’S WAGE*
$48/hr
*based on local prevailing wage
Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Local #79 represents members in Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Ford, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kankakee, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, Stephenson, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties.
Apprenticeship Information: Most apprentices complete the program in 4 years.
Wages and Benefits: Start at 50% of Journeyman wage with a 5% increase every six months, with a 10% increase the final six months.
How to Apply
To apply for the Bricklayers’ pre-apprenticeship program, visit our office to fill out an in-person application. Required documents include a valid state picture ID, a birth certificate, Social Security Card, a $20.00 application fee (covering the aptitude test cost), and, if available, a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Applications are accepted year-round, and you can apply Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at our office. For any questions or more information, please contact us at the number below.
IUBAC District Council Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 953-0835
www.bac2school.org
Basic Application
Requirements
- Reliable Transportation
- Driver’s License
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Pass a Drug Test
- 18+ Years
CONTACT Project First Rate
For information related to a specific trade or apprenticeship program, call the union hall or training center listed on the respective trade page. These will be the best sources of information related to dates, application information, etc.
If you have a general question or would like to request a member of the trades speak to your school/organization, please complete the contact form below:
Project First Rate
111 S Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 904-6833
Info@projectfirstrate.com
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Project First Rate (PFR) is a partnership between union contractors and union tradespeople to promote quality craftsmanship with pride, integrity and commitment to our community. Members of Project First Rate understand the importance of building the very best for the Rockford area, giving our community safe, sustainable places in which to live, work, and play.
