Interview lasted about 15 minutes. I wore a suit. Didn't see anyone else in one. Not sure if it made a difference.
Completely understandable.
I just really want to do well since this is going to be the biggest interview of my life so far and pretty much life changing lol.
I'm sure you'll do great! Knock it out and let us know the good news when you get it!
If you don't mind my asking, what'd you get? I interviewed at the 49 as well.
I don't mind. I got number one. In all fairness, I was the old guy in a suit on Thursday morning at 10:00 if you were there then. I've got a lot of experience and military background so I've got a leg up on some of the younger guys. I applied through the NEIEP, drove 1000 miles twice (test and interview), paid for my own hotels, and took my own vacation time on this one too so I'm hoping it pans out by August.
Wow. That's awesome, blakjak. Good for you man. I'm guessing you won't be waiting too long.
Wish I'd ranked so high. When I called, the union rep said they'd only hire a VERY small handful from the list. Expects no more than 10 over two years.
They are still conducting interviews, expect to hear back from them in May.
I find that hard to believe.
Is there anyone between 100-200 that hasn't been called yet?
Usually one elevator = 1 Mechanic and 1 helper. However, that helper can be anything from the apprenticeship or a mechanic that has agreed to be a helper @ 80% rate.
Once an elevator is done they'll move on to another job. The easiest elevator can take from 4 days to 2 weeks to complete.
The building I'm working on has seven elevators with only two crews working. We'll be there until it is finished. Then on to the next job.
This cannot be stated enough, they will hire off the list only as a last resort. If any other guy was laid off they get called before anyone on the list.
Do not compare Locals. LA has roughly 1800 members so yeah, they're at 200 on their list but most locals are roughly 200 members which would mean (everything being equal) that an average local would be on #20. Also, how many guys turn down the job or get run off? LA might be bowing through their list because they can run off anyone and replace them the next day.
Like I said, I am ranked pretty high (in the 70s). So I don't anticipate a call seeing as there are only about 200 in the milwaukee local. I was just curious what impact,if any, the big new buildings had on elevator employment.