HOURLY WAGE RATE: Starting rate as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is approximately $11.40 per hour in the Fresno Area.  Earn while you learn! Work during the day and attend classes every other Saturday.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, providing CA Driver License or other document of proof.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRADE: Apprentice will typically be under the supervision of a Communications and Systems Installation Supervisor at all times. The trade requires a physical effort on the part of the apprentice to do climbing, crawling, crouching and working in cramped quarters. Wiring is frequently color coded for connecting purposes; therefore, the worker cannot be colorblind. Mechanical ability and finger dexterity is essential. Work may be performed either indoors or outdoors, in new and old construction environments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1.      Must be a High School Graduate with a diploma, or the equivalent G.E.D. Proof of diploma or G.E.D. must be presented in English when filling application.

2.      Must have a valid CA Driver License at time of indenture, or other proof of age.

3.   Must have completed one full year (2 semesters) of High School Algebra or one semester of College Elementary Algebra with a minimum     grade of "C" or equivalent, or provide evidence of having successfully completed the NJATC Tech Math Course (available on-line at     www.njatc.org).  Pre-Algebra does not meet this requirement.

4.   Must submit to NJATC Aptitude Test (including Reading Comprehension, Basic Algebra) and qualify with a score of "4" or higher.

5.   Must attend classes as required by the Local and Northern CA/Northern NV S & C Apprenticeship Committee (s).

6.    Must abide by standard adopted by Local and Northern CA/Northern NV S & C Apprenticeship Committee (s).

7.   Must submit to Screening for Substance Abuse and Skills Assessment.

APPLICATIONS: Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and identification must be shown at the time of application.  The applicant in person must fill out applications. Applications may not be taken off the premises. (No Exceptions)

SCOPE

During the three-year term of the Apprenticeship Agreement, the S & C Apprentice must participate in both supplemental training consisting of 450 classroom hours, and 6000 on-the-job training hours in order to achieve Installer status, through exposure to Construction and Installation/Cabling; servicing and maintain Sound, Pro-Audio/Video, Fire/Burglar, Security/CCTV, Access Control, Telephone/Computer Data Cabling and Electronic Systems Integration.
 

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