And Joe45 I got my email confirming I get to skip the assessment test and that I'll be getting another email in a month or so for the interview. I'm pretty excited about it.

UnionSprky I got mine to. Hopefully the new test weeds out a lot of ppl.

I'm tempted to apply for Local 140 Phoenix. Wonder how work is out there.

Joe45 Same here man. I've actually thought about Denver and Phoenix but those would be much bigger moves for me 😏 I know it would be possible to change my card eventually but I'm worried I'd be stuck a while. Not sure I'd really dig Phoenix weather. Vegas just seems like it would be a cool experience and it's relatively close to southern Cali

I imagine that wages are probably substantially less as it is a right to work state. I know that might not affect IUEC members like it might members of other union trades but it's just something I've thought about.

I just ordered a few Elevator Books from Elevatorworld.com. They aren't cheap, but I believe that It might help to familiarize myself with the nomenclator of the different parts, materials, tools, and the general process of installation. I wanted to know if anyone wants to split the cost of one of the ebooks "PDF" titled: "Elevator 101 3rd Edition." When I purchase this book, I will receive 4 extra copies for download. Let me know if you are interested. Here is a link to the book I'm referring to, http://www.elevatorbooks.com/Products/1013RDPDF/Elevator-101-3rd-Edition-Digital-Edition.aspx

Keep in mind the wages might be less, but the cost of living is much less, as opposed to Cali, Miami, NYC, Etc.... I have friends who are mechanics in Local 8/18, I'm a mechanic out of Local 71.

Atlanta, Indianapolis, Texas, Phoenix (not to sure of) are much cheaper to live, and more bang for your buck. If work slows down in these areas, you might be required to travel, especially in construction. If you end up mods/repair, etc, you should be good to go. Good luck the rest of the way! It's a great trade/career!

does anyone know if there has been any movement on the Vegas list thus far? It appears as though Resorts World is going ahead with construction but I'm sure anything elevator related will be a few months out at least.

Hi everyone name is Dan I too placed in Vegas. Not as well as I had hoped for but I made the list. Has anyone really heard what the actual number of people who are on the list is?

I interview in Salt Lake on Tuesday, I'm hoping to do a little better in the interview this go round. Interviews are not my strong point.

You guys that have made it in how much time are you given to start?
Do the call on a Friday and say be here to work on Monday?

I really want to get in so I have been applying in a few locations I have no problem traveling to the interviews I just don't want to be so far away that I can't make it in when they call.

Thanks guys for all the information and support hope we all make it in the field soon!

Dan

Thanks for the heads up Bl3ss3d, unfortunately due to my family situation going too far away from my hometown is probably out of the question, so I'm gonna have to keep my focus on the west coast. And as far as how many guys are on the Vegas list, I heard 4 to 5 hundred but everything is hear-say so just take it for what it's worth. I don't know the number they are on now. If any of the Vegas applicants would like to get the ball rolling I'd also volunteer to call every so often to see where the list is at.

Well good luck on Tuesday Dan! at least you know what to expect in the interview now. @ UnionSprky, I am willing to get the ball rolling to get us an idea of where the list is, just not sure how to go about it. I suppose I can start by calling the local office in Vegas and asking. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

@cassius I would be happy to call myself first but i haven't been able to find contact info for the Las Vegas apprenticeship. I've found contacts for the Los Angeles office as well as San Diego however. I'll try emailing/calling one of the offices in the next few days to see if they can direct me to the proper place. If I get a good contact number I'll call and let you guys know what they say, then I'll private message it to Cassius or anyone who wants it.

So just hang tight guys I'll be on it soon.

Would be much appreciated!!

Keep me posted Sparky if you find anything out.
I'm going to email Vegas and see what I can find out too.
I know they asked us not to pester the office lady to much lol
Dan