Teamsters
Teamsters transport asphalt, concrete, and dirt for new roads and rebuilding of existing roads. Teamsters work with all types of equipment and in all types of weather, traffic, and hazardous conditions.
JOURNEYMAN’S WAGE*
$40.00/hr
*based on local prevailing wage
Teamsters Local #722 represents members in Jo Daviess, Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside, and Lee counties. Teamsters Local #325 represents members in Stephenson, Winnebago, and Boone counties.
Apprenticeship Information: 4 years with classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
Wages and Benefits: An Apprentice earns a percentage of the Journeyman’s Wage:
- First Year: 60%
- Second Year: 70%
- Third Year: 80%
- Fourth Year: 90%
Teamster Unions provide medical, insurance, and retirement benefits.
How to Apply
Applicants must have a clean/clear driving record for one year prior to submitting application and must also pass a DOT physical. At the time of application, the Applicant must furnish copies of the following:
- Birth Certificate
- High School diploma or GED or official high school transcripts
- Illinois Class “D” driver’s license
- Illinois State Motor Vehicle Report – not older than 30 days of application date
A $25.00 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application. Only cash or money orders will be accepted. Click here for more information, or contact:
Illinois Teamsters/Employers Apprenticeship and
Training Fund Facility
990 NE Frontage Road, Suite 4
Joliet, IL 60431
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.
