Laborers
Laborers help erect, repair, and wreck buildings and bridges; deepen and improve waterways; install waterworks, locks, and dams; grade and maintain railroad right-of-ways; lay ties and rails; spread and level dirt, gravel, and other materials; and join, wrap, and seal sections of tile.
JOURNEYMAN’S WAGE*
$41.00/hr
*based on local prevailing wage
Laborers Local #32 and Laborers Local #727 represent members in Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties.
Apprenticeship Information: 3 years (3000 hours). Apprentices must complete 40 hours of safety training before being sent to any job.
Wages and Benefits:
- 1st Year at 75% of Journeyworker rate plus Benefits
- 2nd Year at 85% of Journeyworker rate plus Benefits
- 3rd Year at 95% of Journeyworker rate plus Benefits
Pension, Annuity, and Health & Welfare benefits.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on the 1st Tuesday of each month in your local union office from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Application period is typically open from March to September. Visit this link for information on where to apply.
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.
