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Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Physically able
- High School diploma/GED
- High School algebra, math placement test, or equivalent
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Must pass drug screen test
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Step 2: Apply
- Apply online
- $35 application fee
- Provide CDL, DD-214, sealed transcripts, proof of math completion, and I-9 Documents: Driver's license (recommended), official Birth Certificates or passports are acceptable.
- Complete orientation and aptitude test
- Interview with Training Committee
Applicant Pool
- Placed in pool of eligible applicants
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, and training
- Attend safety orientation
** Providing DD-214 may qualify applicant for interview and waiver of education and testing requirements **
Step 3: Start with local 77
- 7,000 hours / 3½-5 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through
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Wages
- Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 3-8% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$32.29 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: NORTHWEST LINE CONSTRUCTORS JATC
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Physically able
- High School diploma/GED
- High School algebra, math placement test, or equivalent
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Must pass drug screen test
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Step 2: Apply
- Apply online
- $35 application fee
- Provide CDL, DD-214, sealed transcripts, proof of math completion, and I-9 Documents: Driver's license (recommended), official Birth Certificates or passports are acceptable.
- Complete orientation and aptitude test
- Interview with Training Committee
Applicant Pool
- Placed in pool of eligible applicants
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, and training
- Attend safety orientation
** Providing DD-214 may qualify applicant for interview and waiver of education and testing requirements **
Step 3: Start with local 89
- 7,000 hours / 3½-5 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20155%2035'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Wages
- Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 3-8% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$32.29 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: NORTHWEST LINE CONSTRUCTORS JATC
Step 1: Verify Eligibility
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Physically able
- High School diploma/GED
- High School algebra, math placement test, or equivalent
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Must pass drug screen test
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Step 2: Apply
- Apply online
- $35 application fee
- Provide CDL, DD-214, sealed transcripts, proof of math completion, and I-9 Documents: Driver's license (recommended), official Birth Certificates or passports are acceptable.
- Complete orientation and aptitude test
- Interview with Training Committee
Applicant Pool
- Placed in pool of eligible applicants
- Ranked based on interview, testing, work experience, and training
- Attend safety orientation
** Providing DD-214 may qualify applicant for interview and waiver of education and testing requirements **
Step 3: Start with local 483
- 7,000 hours / 3½-5 years on-the-job training
- Minimum of 144 hours of education each year through
![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20155%2035'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Wages
- Start at 60% of current journeyperson’s rate.
- Gain 3-8% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
- Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.
Starting Hourly Base Rate:
$32.29 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool
SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: NORTHWEST LINE CONSTRUCTORS JATC