additional information and all of the requirements. - IUOE Local 450

APPRENTICESHIPTRAININGHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORTRAINING AND ASSOCIATEDSKILLED TRADESAPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

OPERATING ENGINEERS STARTING WAGES EQUIPMENTPROBATIONARYOPERATORAPPRENTICESCALE 65%CRANE RENTAL$29.80--------------------------------$19.37 INDUSTRIAL RATE $29.25-------------------~------------$19.01NCCCO CERTIFICATION, ADD $ 3.50CRANE RENTAL $26~60--··-·------------..--·----------$17.2 9COMMERCIAL RATE $19.25--------···----~-----------··--~$12.51NCCCO CERTIFICATION, ADD $ 3.50PIPELINE GROUP 2 SET RATE ----------------_·_---------------------$20.44PIPELINE GROUP 3 SET RATE ----------------------------------------$14.44PLUSPLUSHEALTH INSURANCE--------------------HEAL TH INSURANCEPENSION PLANPENSION PLAN*ANNUITY PLAN*ANNUITY PLAN*

International Union of Operating EngineersLOCAL 450 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING FUNDTHE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION450 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING FUND WILL BE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS;:)i..,i:V:: ':',' . '.SEPTEMBER Z~ZfU3"IPACCEPT 30 NEW APPLICANTS INTO THE OPERATING"~"",:,,,*::,~,' , 'ENGINEERS APPRBrtl1CESHIP PROGRAM FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAININGIN INDUSTRIAL AN:6.itPM~ERCIAL CONSTRUCTION..'f'\IMPORTANT INFOR"'ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:. 1. '" .:!t .~. ~ .. -!?~ \":'."THIS IS NOT ATECii&ibL)itML OR SURVEY ENGINEERING pROGRAM."" \t>c···ft~\. '".. "... .. -:',~. '.. ~EMPLOYMENT WILL STlRT:fJJ3.UQW LONG IT WILL LAST - 'TRAINING.TO BECOMEEMpLOYABLE' WITH Qu2\W'mIONs.AND CERTIFICATIONS IS WHERE THISPROGRAM BEGINS.· \\!\-"\, '. .APPLICANTS MUST SIGN THE~Lot-[rf'SHEET-!fO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION AT THEAPPRENTICESHIP CENTER, 13-'~~'!!iW!. 146'SPvTH, DAYTON, TX 77535.. ~• .. i;' ~."•.t~.r ..,. • \ .THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTINd{t-d~ikTED APPbICATIONS WITH ALL THE REQUIREDDOCUMENTS FOR THIS INTERVIEw:i~·~'ditG.USTzidlJl'3. ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED• .., - :; -.I"' ;w.", • : ••, • "PAST THE DEADLINE WILL BE CO~ll)lRE~ FOR THEN~XT SCHEDULEP INTERVIEW ON~ .... . ~t.~.. _ • .. . ­MARCH 1.2014. THE PERIOD FOR Accmlr;tG APPLIcATt- ." SIS OPEN THROUGHOUT\' ','j >"~'~ '-­THE YEAR ,(. ' ~}':'\ > ,.'"• ";'.' . '1;" :~"'.fil""if.!THE LOCAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP CO~ ;';:

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· JOINT APPRENTICESITIP TRAINING PROGRAMSConstruction Trades Work/Study Programs 1Houston ChapterProgram Address Training DirectorInsulators! Asbestos 2318 Center S1. #302 Robert M. ChadwickDeer Park, Texas 281/479-684277536 fax: 2811542-6328aw22j atc@insulators.orgCarpenters 1Millwrights 8505 Glen Vista George WrightHouston, Texas 713/641-027577061 fax: 713/641-0610g.wright3347@vahoo.comCement Mason or 2704 Sutherland Isaiah WheatfallPlasterer Houston, TX 77023 713/923-4164texaswheat@ao1.comElectrical-Houston 108 Covern GaryStrouzHouston, Texas 713/649-273977061 fax: 713/649-1166'brinkmeyer@att.net garystrouz@hotmailcomIronworker's 7521 Fauna Terry SieckHouston, Texas 713/644-320677061 fax:: 713/644-3207iw84jac@msn.comOperating Engineers 13285 Hwy. 146 South Perry DueittDayton, TX 77535 .. . 936-258-5341fax: 936-258-5381dcopeland@iuoeloca1450.orgpdueitt@iuoelocaI450.orgPainters, Glaziers, 5425 Spindle Drive Felipe ViescaFloor Layers Houston, Texas 2811931-848977086 fax: 2811931-8462fviesca@iupatdc88.comPipe Fitters 2507 Old Galveston Rd. Ira SchramekHouston, Texas 713/649·020177017 fax: 713/649-1051cvhf@comcast.net ira schramek@sbcgloba1.netPlumbers 454 Link Road Robert CrossHouston, Texas 713/861-320277007 fax: 7131861-5616jrhapjac@att.netlu68hapj ac@attnetSheet Metal 900 West 34th St. Richard StanfieldHouston, Texas 713/869-584377018-6319 fax: 713/869-9553richard@loca154.org .Houston Community College 3601 Fannin, Ste. 133 Douglas PoseyDirector ofApprenticeship Houston, Texas 7131718-682777004 fax: 7131718-6815sandra. watson@hccs.edu douglas.posey@hccs.edu _

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CAREER DAY APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION The International Union ofOperating Engineers Local Union 450 Apprenticeshipand Training Fund is a skilled based, minimum 3 year, 6,000 hourJmid on the jobtraining program with non-paid related classroom instruction of144hoursayearfor a total ofatleast 432 hours ofclassroom training duringthe course ofthe program. There are no guarantees for job placement as to when employmentwill start or howlong itwill last.This program is designed to train heavy equipment operators to worksafely onforklifts to large cranes and otherequipment in the industrial and commercialconstruction field.This is nota technical. clvU orsurvey engineering program.Operating Engineers can expectextremes ofnoise, dust, wind, rain, cold, heatandattimes prolonged periods oftemporary unemployment. However, itcan be avery rewarding career choice for those thatare attractedto outdoor workwithgood wages, family health insurance and a true lifetime pension plan oranannuity fund or both pension and annuity fund.This program iscommittedto following an equal opportunity pledge withoutdiscrimination ofrace, color, religion, sex or national origin.The period for accepting applications is open throughoutthe year with applicantinterviews twice a year. Scheduled interviews will be conducted in the SpringandFall, usually April and September to accept a pre-determined number ofnewapplicants for the Apprenticeship Program with the deadline for acceptingapplications setapproximately 2 weeks before the interview. All applicationsreceived pastthe deadline will be considered for the following scheduledinterview. Applicants mustsign the Log-In Sheet to receive an application.Itis advised thatapplicants read the Standards ofApprenticeship and the frontcover sheets before filling outthe application to gain some knowledge aboutwhatthe Operating Engineers and the Apprenticeship is comprised ofandwhat isexpected ofan apprentice while in the program. The Standards and Programinformation can be viewed atwww.iuoelocal4S0.0rg.1

Applicants mustbe physically capable ofperformingthe essential functions ofthe Apprenticeship Program; atleastage 18; provide official transcripts withHigh School diploma and anysecondary education ortraining records or aGEDCertificate with transcripts; provide a copy oftheirSocial Security card, BirthCertificate, a valid Driver's License and possess reliable transportation; be able toqualify for and obtain a Class A CDL Driver's License; be considered acceptablefor employment on mostindustrial and commercial premises throughout thejurisdiction ofLocal Union 4S0 through graded background checks thatwill allowthe applicant access to atleasthalfofthe area·s industrial facilities; furnish proofofUSA Citizenship ora legal permanentresidentorin the process ofbecoming acitizen ofthe USA; and veterans mustsubmita copy oftheir DD-214. All copiesand records mustbe submittedalong with the completed application to beeligible for the Apprenticeship Interview.Apprenticeship wage schedules startat6S o /0 ofjourneyman wages resulting in ascale between approximately $12.S0 per hour to over$19.00 per hour for firstperiod probationary apprentices due to the different types ofCollectiveBargaining Agreements. Apprentices receive S% periodic wage increases forevery 1000 hours ofOn-the-Job-Training throughoutthe course ofthe program.Applicants are probationary for the first 1000 hours.Due to the nature ofthe occupation ofOperating Engineer and the devastatingconsequences that can occur due to operator error as a result ofmental orphysical impairment caused by the influence ofcontrolledorillegal substances, azero tolerance drug policy will be enforced using the latest most effective drugtesting method available. The Pyschemedics· hair follicle analysis will be usedforall required tests including random testing throughout program participation.Members are dispatched for workas long as they are qualified for that particularjob, from an out-of-work listin Central Dispatch following the listinnumericalorderaccording to the date andtime thatthe memberphoned in for placementon the out-of-work-list. ProbationaryApprentices can geton the Out-of-Work­List after completing registration; experience. qualifications and certificationswill be considered in being dispatched for a job assignment.Upon completion ofthe probationary period, applicants will be required to jointhe International Union ofOperating Engineers (IUOE) Local Union 4S0. Theprimary purpose ofthe union is to representworkers on their job and tonegotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements thatimproves wages, benefits,working conditions and protects workers from unfair treatment.2

The IUOE is an organization that encourages a higher standard ofskill among itsmembers with equal opportunity and without any discrimination; promotes,fosters and develops apprentice programs, training programs and other meansto advance the skills, efficiency and working knowledge ofits members; assistsits members in securing and stabilizing employment; assists employers inobtaining skilled craftsmen; strives to cultivate feelings offriendship among themembership ofthe craftand those who may employ its members; promotes thehealth, welfare and safety ofits members and their families; encouragesbrotherhood, equality and a sense ofbelonging and well being through itsmembership meetings, improved wages, and hours, working conditions, familyhealth insurance, and lifetime pension plans.The IUOE is committed and dedicated to training its members and apprenticesthrough its National Training Fund and is convinced that having qualified safetyorientated operators is the keyto bringing construction workers home eachnight safely to their families and loved ones and the most cost effective way ofdoing business for the construction industry.As with everything else, there are costs incurred in providingthese services toour membership and these expenses mustbe paid for by our members throughthe use ofunion dues. Dues cover the salaries and benefits ofits businessrepresentatives, office staff, secretaries, officers and organizers; building andoffice expenses such as meeting space, office space, equipment, supplies,maintenance and utilities; travel, lodging and vehicles expenses; uniongovernance; per capita payments to the international union; handling grievances,collective bargaining and coordinating representatives; research concerningwages, contract language and job descriptions; legal fees such as attorneys, CPAsand taxes; representative's training; mailings, newsletters, publications,telephones, web sites and more.Dues structure is based on $25 a month per member, probationaryapprenticedues are $6.25 a weekwhen workingand applied toward membership, bothgroups are responsible for payments directly to the union, these dues are notwithheld by payroll. Employers do withhold 3% ofgross wages from payroll for, working dues while working under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.To be fair, consider that individuals working otherwise pay likewise fees iftheyparticipate in a 401-K or similar type of retirement and family health insuranceplan through their employers. There is a huge difference between a 401-K andhaving a true lifetime pension plan thatguarantees the same regular dependablemonthly income despite an up and down stock market.3

APPRENTICESHIP PARTICIPATION COSTS The Apprenticeship Program is partnered with the Houston Community CollegeSystem and the only cost to our students is the HCC tuition of$100.80 per year.Our students will have the same benefits when requested that HCC studentsreceive and will be granted 6 hours per year or 18 hours ofcollege credittowardan associate's degree atthe completion ofthe program ifthey should decide tofurther their education toward construction management. Certain details applyto this benefitbutshould not deter anyone from taking advantage ofthisopportunity. Everything else while in the Program is paid for by theApprenticeship, some things such as drug tests and some certifications willrequire out ofpocket costs butwill be reimbursed when producing receipts andproofofsatisfactory results.Students will be bound to a Scholarship Loan Agreement and also sign aPromissory Note covering the program's training costs valued at $4,000.00 foreach year oftraining. In place ofcash compensation repayment can be by In-KindCredits for each calendar year of employment with an IUOE signatory contractormaking employer contributions to the Apprenticeship Program. In otherwordsrepayment ofthis loan will not be required ofthe apprentice as long as he/sheworks for signatory employers that repay the student's loan by employercontributions to the Apprenticeship and Training Fund.APPLICATION / QUESTIONNAIRE AND INTERVIEW SCORING PROCEDURESAll applications are graded. The applicant must score at least 700/0 on theapplication/pre-employmentquestionnaire to qualify for an interview.The interview will be given by one person from management and one personfrom labor and graded by each. The interview scores will be combined with theapplication/questionnaire score to formulize the final total score.Apre-determined number ofapplicants will be accepted starting from thehighest score downward in descending order to 700/0 ofthe final total score (theminimum for acceptance), even ifthe pre-determined number has notbeen met.The applicant must score atleast 700/0 ofthe final total score to be a conditionallyaccepted apprentice into the Apprenticeship Program.4

RESPONSlnlLITES OF THE APPRENTICEPerform diligently and faithfully the work ofthe occupation;Respect the property ofthe employer and abide by the working rules andregulations ofthe employer, the employer's client, the union and theapprenticeship program;Obtain all required certifications by the end ofthe apprenticeship term. Attendon time and satisfactorily complete the required hours ofOn-the-Job-Trainingand all related classroom instruction;Maintain and make available such records ofwork experience and trainingreceived on the job and In related classroom Instruction;Develop and practice safe working habits and work in such a manner as to assurethe apprentice·s personal safety and that ofother workers;Work for the original assigned employer until the end ofthe assignment;Conduct themselves atall times In a creditable and ethical manner, realizing thatmuch time, money and effortare spentto afford them an opportunity to become askilled journeyman, be awake and alert at all times;Follow authoritative Instruction ofall Immediate supervisors Includingemployer, journeyman operators, foremen, steward, and safety and siteinspection personnel In a respectful and subordinate manner;Sign and return on time all completed forms as required bythe Program; Keepup-to-date telephone and address information currentwith Apprenticeship andLocal Union 450 and respond ASAP when contacted bythese offices;Submit all applicable fees and dues required by mOE LOcal Union 450 and keeptheir monthly financial status currentand in good standing;Submitto and pass all required drug tests and stayfree ofthe influence ofcontrolled substances or alcohol while on the job;Be acceptable for employment on most industrial and commercial premises inLocal 450·s area with a low enough graded background rating for access to atleast halfofthe area·s industrial facilities, and sign all consent forms.5

CLASS SCHEDULES The Program has two first yeargroups due to the bi-annual interviews, theSpring Group and the Fall Group. All first year classes will be held once a monthon Thursday and Friday in the same week. The new first year Spring FreshmanGroup classes startin May with 9 hour class days and complete in December. Thenew Fall Sophomore Group classes start in Octoberwith 10 hour class days andcomplete in Octoberthe following year, the January through October months forthis group in the following yearwill be a Friday 10 hour class only each month.The Second Year Junior Group classes startin January with a 4 hourWednesdayevening class anda 9 hour Friday hands-on equipmentyard class in the sameweekrepeating each month and completing in November.The ThirdYear Senior Group classes startin January with a 4 hour Wednesdayevening class anda 9 hour Fridayhands-on equipmentyard class in the sameweek repeating each month and completing in November.APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION OF TEXASOurtraining program is a member ofATAT, the Apprenticeship and TrainingAssociation ofTexas and should any applicants decide that the OperatingEngineers Program is notsuitable for them, they can obtain a listwith contactinformation for the other apprenticeship programs in the Houstonarea.OPERATING ENGINEERSCONTAC[ INIDBMATION INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION 450 APPRENTICEsmp AND TRAINING FUND LOCAL 450 PRESIDENT / APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATOR: PERRY DUEITT 13285 Hwy.146 South, Dayton, TX 77535 / Tel: 936-258-5341 Fax: 936-258-5381/ Cel: 832-226-2362/ pdueltt@iuoeJocal450.org 6

~. TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION"" '... ,W" "Helping Veterans Starts Here"----- ..On-the-Job (OJT)/Apprenticeship Training Benefits Overview I. General Informationa. Under various VA GI Bill chapters, On-the-Job (OJT) or Apprenticeship trainingprograms can provide educational benefits to veterans and eligible dependents.The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is the state approving agency thatapproves OJT and Apprenticeship programs for Gr Bill beneficiaries. AnApprenticeship or OJT program is usually offered by a company or a registeredapprenticeship (one that is approved through the Department of Labor).Apprenticeships or OJT programs offer an alternative to college or vocationalschools for helping veterans and eligible dependents gain experience in theirchosen field.b. Under OJT or Apprenticeship programs, eligible participants learn skilledoccupations by performing each job process under the supervision of a skillworker as required by the approved training program. In addition to their wages,eligible participants who enter into an approved Apprenticeship or On-The-JobTraining program receive a monthly training benefit from the Department ofVeterans Affairs (DVA).c. Apprenticeship training is a structured system of training designed to prepareindividuals for occupation in skilled trades and crafts. It combines OJT trainingwith related classroom instruction for the goal of obtaining a Journeyman rating ina number of occupations. Apprenticeship programs usually last two to four years,but can range from one to six years.d. OJT programs last from 6 months to no more than 24 months. The veteran willwork under the supervision of a skilled worker, and during the training will drawa monthly educational benefit from the DVA. There is no related classroomtraining usually associated with an OJT program.e. To be able to receive educational benefits, veterans must not already be qualifiedfor the job or occupation by previous training or experience and must be eligiblefor G r Bill educational benefits.

~. TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION ~ • .". "Helping Veterans Starts Here", -- ..II. Veterans EligibilityThe following categories of veterans are eligible to receive GI Bill educationalbenefits for OJT or Apprenticeship training:Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill- Active DutyEducation program for persons initially entering active duty on or after 7/1/85 andfor certain persons on active duty before 7/1/85.Chapter 1606lREAP - Montgomery GI Bill Selected ReserveEducation program for active drilling members of the Reserve or National Guard.Eligibility is determined by the DoD or by the Department of Transportation(Coast Guard), not by the DV A. Basic eligibility requires a 6-year obligation toserve in the Selected Reserves and satisfactory participation in required SelectedReserve training. REAP is a benefit providing educational benefits to members ofthe Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve who are called or ordered toactive duty in response to a war or national emergency. Eligibility is determinedby the DoD or Department of Homeland Security. Generally, a member of areserve component who serves on active duty on or after 9/1112001 under Title 10for at least 90 days is eligible for REAP. National Guard members are eligible iftheir active services extends for 90 consecutive days or more and their service isauthorized under section 502(i), title 32, U.S.C. REAP benefits pay more than1606 benefits as follows:ears2 or more continuous ears% of Cha ter 30 Rate 40% 60% 80% .~--------------~Chapter 32 - Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) VEAP is a voluntary contribution and matching program for persons who initially entered active duty between 111177 and 7/1185 and enrolled and contributed to VEAP before 4/1/87. Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill-Active Duty Education program for persons serving on active duty after 9/10/2001. Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program- 2 ­

~. TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION-- '. "" • , ~ "Helping Veterans Starts Here"lItarEligible persons may be a child of a veteran who is permanently and totallydisabled due to a service-connected condition; or who died in service; or who diedof a service-connected disability; or is listed as a POW or MIA. The survivingspouse of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability or died whileevaluated as having a total and permanent disability resulting from a serviceconnecteddisability may also be eligible.III. Benefitsa. For OJT and apprenticeship programs, rates are monthly and based onlength of time in the program. GI Bill rates decrease as wages increaseaccording to an approved wage schedule.b. A veteran cannot receive V A educational benefits for two programs at thesame time, i.e., going to college and for training at an OJT! Apprenticeship.Veterans must decide which program would be most suitable for them.c. Generally, if eligible for GI Bill benefits, a veteran will have 10 or 15years from the date of last separation from active duty to use their benefits,or when they use all oftheir months of entitlement, whichever is earlier.d. They may receive up to 36 months of education benefits under the MGIB.VA RULE OF THUMB FOR APPRENTICESHIP/OJT PROGRAMS: Chapter30. Montgomery GI Bill:Apprenticeship/OJT pays the first 6 months at 75%, the second 6 months at55%, and the remaining OJT at 35% ofthe full-time school rate iftraining is120 hours or more per month.VA RULE OF THUMB FOR APPRENTICESHIP/OJT PROGRAMS: Chapter33, Post 9/11 GI Bill:Apprenticeship/OJTpays the first 6 months at 100%, the second 6 months at80%, the next 6 months at 60%, the next 6 months at 40% and the remainingmonths oftraining at 20% ofthe full-time housing allowance iftraining is 120hours or more per month.IV. Employer Eligibilitya. The Employer! Apprenticeship must provide adequate space, equipment,instructional material and qualified personnel to furnish training on the job.- 3 ­

~ '. ~ • ,~ .,.. "Helping Veterans Starts Here"-­ ............... TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSIONb. For OJTs, employers must pay veterans or the eligible participants no lessthan the starting wage paid non-veterans. This must be at least 50% of thewage the trainee will receive upon completing the training program. There isno specific wage rate for OJT programs provided by public institutions suchas state, local, or federal agencies or offices.c. Veterans' wages must increase in regular, periodic increments during thetraining period. By the last full month, wages must be at least 85% of those ofa fully trained employee in the same occupation. Apprenticeships will usuallyhave a set wage rate in their Standards of Apprenticeships published by theSecretary of Labor.d. The employer must certify with reasonable certainty that a job will beavailable when the veteran completes training.e. Approval to train veterans will enhance a business or company as veterans aretypically more experienced, mature, and have established positive workhabits.- 4­