operator engineers in ca
12-31-2007, 04:06 PM
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guys that are union ops in ca are you guys slow or busy? I have an opportunity to jump on a crew as a union carpenter, but really want to join the OE. The OE's are accepting applications in about a week, then testing, etc. I just don't want to pass on the job I can have and end up not getting in as an OE. Does anyone know how much better the OE benefits are to the carpenters? Thanks
12-31-2007, 04:25 PM
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I live in CA, my experience is a carpenter so I'd start at a higher pay, but here I believe the OE get 3-4 dollars more an hour at journey rate and believe the bennies to be better. Hopefully people jump in on this. thanks
12-31-2007, 04:50 PM
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OE layoffs in SoCal
My friend is in the OE union and got laid off two months ago. Highway projects in San Diego area have dried up. He is a heavy duty diesel mechanic.
12-31-2007, 05:35 PM
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Hey BLACKDODGE, I know we already talked before and I see you want out of CA, but the NAVY is hiring civilian carpenters up here and elsewhere: check out this sight:
http://chart.donhr.navy.mil/index.asp
Your browser settings may flag it as a bad site but it is because of the security involved. Get to and do a search, don't fill out any pay info just pick city and state do a search, it will list all openings for the particular base. If you need help PM me! I know nothing about unions, sorry. Navy pay goes up pretty high plus it is full govt employment/benefits.
D-C out!
http://chart.donhr.navy.mil/index.asp
Your browser settings may flag it as a bad site but it is because of the security involved. Get to and do a search, don't fill out any pay info just pick city and state do a search, it will list all openings for the particular base. If you need help PM me! I know nothing about unions, sorry. Navy pay goes up pretty high plus it is full govt employment/benefits.
D-C out!
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12-31-2007, 05:49 PM
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Work this time of year is always slow.
Lots on the out of work list.
Next Monday most jobs will start back up.
I'd still put your app. in.
There's lots of work on the books.
IUOE Local #12
Lots on the out of work list.
Next Monday most jobs will start back up.
I'd still put your app. in.
There's lots of work on the books.
IUOE Local #12
12-31-2007, 07:03 PM
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