Dayton Building and Construction Apprenticeship Council

Laborers

The skills of a Construction Craft Laborer are diverse, requiring classroom instruction and hands-on training. Because of this diversity, the Construction Craft Laborer is often the first craft on the project and the last to leave. The type of work performed will depend on your knowledge and skill level and the type of work needed at a job site. You may build and repair roads, highways, bridges and tunnels; construct residential and commercial buildings; clean up hazardous waste sites; or perform other kinds of work. Among the tasks you may do are: drilling and blasting site areas, building scaffolding, preparing and cleaning up a job site, laying pipe underground, placing concrete, flagging and controlling traffic on roadways, and working with other crafts, just to name a few. The Construction Craft Laborer's range of skills is, by far, one of the most diverse in the industry and we provide the best training for our apprentices and journeyworkers.

You must:

	Be at least 18 years of age (valid driver's license or State ID required)
	Be physically able to perform the work of the trade
	Possess a high school diploma or GED
	Be able to pass a drug test before being indentured, at a clinic recommended by the JATC

How do I prepare for the trade?

It will be helpful to have completed courses in or possess the following skills:

	Good work ethics
	Good communication skills
	Good reading ability
	General math skills
	Problem solving

What are the program specifics?

	Length of Program: Three (3) years with a minimum of 4,000 hours of diversified work and on-the-job training.
	Probationary Period: The first 1,000 hours of employment for all entering apprentices.
	Minimum Starting Pay: 60% of journeyworker's wage.
	Related Classroom Instruction: A minimum of 144 hours of related classroom training per year.

Who do I contact for additional information?

Dayton Local 1410

Fred A. Jones Jr.

Apprenticeship Coordinator

Phone: (937) 254-6172 Ext. 11

Fax: (937) 254-9949

E-mail: jonesjr@sbcglobal.net

Middletown Local 534

Ray Hipsher

Business Manager

Phone: (513) 423-5533

Fax: (513) 539-4555

E-mail: laborerslocal534@cincy.rr.com

Lima Local 329

Rick Johnson

Business Manager

Phone: (419) 999-2727

Fax: (419) 999-2834

E-mail: llocal329@woh.rr.com