Union Pile Drivers construct the heavy foundations for buildings, factories, and other large structures. They are experts in marine construction, building projects such as docks, piers, and bridges. Some specially trained Pile Drivers also work underwater as construction deep-sea divers.
| Length | 48 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental, & vision care for worker and dependants after 3 months; vacation after 6 months; annuity after one year; pension between 25 and 30 months |
| Minimum age | 17 |
| Education prerequisites | High School Graduate, GED or equivalent, or 6 months experience (documented) in the construction industry or 6 months in an approved pre-apprentice program |
| Physical requirements | Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade |
| Additional requirements | Valid California Drivers License Reliable Transportation Pass Drug Screen |
| Written or oral entry exams | None |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Rigging Concrete & Formwork Welding Introduction to Pile Driving Land & Water Aerial Lifts Advanced Pile Driving Land & Water Wharfage & Marine Structures Intro to Structural Blueprints & Layout Instruments Bridge Building & Advanced Structural Blueprints Shoring & Heavy Timber Framing |
Contact: Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California 800 Chadbourne Rd. Fairfi eld, CA 94534. Octavio Soto District Coordinator.
Applications: Mon. thru Fri. 8 am to 5 pm at all Carpenters Training Committee District Offices. Office closed 12 to 1 pm daily. Applications may be printed online or picked up at any Carpenters Local Union Office, Apprentice Training Center or EDD in your area.
How do new apprentices get their first job? Applicants are placed on a list. When new apprentices are needed, applicants are taken from the top of the list.
Additional Information: Carpenters Training Committee For Northern California.
