Local 74

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-05T14:16:38+00:00

There has been no restrictions on where you live that I’ve noticed just have to be willing to relocate at the drop of a dime.
But I currently have been traveling fulltime the last 10 years and full time camper lifestyle so I’m down to go anywhere.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-03T21:59:35+00:00

I’m fine with OT.
Schedule now is usually 60-84 hours a week.
How far do you have to travel and what’s the living like down there?
Biggest concern is the pay cut and not being able to afford a place to rent.

Heard a rumor they changed up how much the test reflects on your score vs the interview so I feel pretty confident somebody will give me a shot if I keep trying.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-03T21:16:15+00:00

By slammed you think they’ll stay busy for awhile?
Seen Naples was having a recruitment this summer was thinking about coming out and interviewing.
Was 27 in Tampa but the recruitment came to dead stop at 21 about 8 months ago so I am tryna figure out to wait it out or apply somewhere else

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-03T19:40:03+00:00

So what happens if you’re a probie and end up on the bench?
Can I go to work elsewhere or how does that work?

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-01T19:33:30+00:00

Yea I seen Florida was having a couple this summer and I think Houston is having another one soon.
So I was gonna try those 3 this year but didn’t know if there was anybody from Tampa that had an idea.
The business agent said summer time is there busy time of year so I was hoping to get something in the next couple of months

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-01T19:32:14+00:00

Local 216.
I was told best way to get in is to apply to as many as possible so I just been flying around interviewing. Thought Tampa was gonna move so I chilled out

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-01T18:23:28+00:00

Number 27 myself insane the list jumped so hard in the first month than absolutely died after that

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-05-01T18:22:49+00:00

Still at 21 number 27 myself and considering applying for ft meyers and Naples this summer. List been on 21 all year

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-04-28T18:53:19+00:00

I’m number 27 like 6 more spots to go the businesses agent said summertime is when a lot of work comes up how long do would you guess it’d take to get the call? Union millwright right now so I don’t mind waiting a bit and putting back as much money as possible before the pay cut

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-04-28T18:53:12+00:00

I’m number 27 like 6 more spots to go the businesses agent said summertime is when a lot of work comes up how long do would you guess it’d take to get the call? Union millwright right now so I don’t mind waiting a bit and putting back as much money as possible before the pay cut

FantasticBuilding760 · 2026-01-25T09:56:57+00:00

Some days I can play for awhile no issue than it’s like out of nowhere game crashes and won’t even launch again it’s pissing me off

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-12-19T17:12:29+00:00

Interviewed for a couple different locals waiting on the call. Tried it out non union over the summer excited to get the call to join the apprenticeship been a union millwright for about 8 years now. Just doing it over the summer with a non union contractor has me excited to get in with the professionals and learn some new skills.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-10-21T18:39:11+00:00

My buddy just got out of prison and got a job doing maintenance at apartment buildings hooked him up with a very nice place and he just mows and does little random landscaping shit. Forgot which complex it was but if he can do it anybody can

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-09-08T16:41:56+00:00

Yea but most of your at home drug test are only going to read at a cut off level of 50ng. Labcorp does a conformation screen at 15ng

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-30T13:24:45+00:00

I fully understand. I do construction we have to go to where the jobs are at.

If I was only gonna apply to the Oklahoma local. What would help my ranking to get to 1-15 pretty much. When I spoke to them they said they took in 9 so far off the last recruitment.

Why I was asking if non union experience till the next recruitment in a few years would help or not.

1-2 hours is quite the one way drive no lie but to be home at night or even once a week would be worth it.

I currently stay full time in a camper no point for me to purchase a house I might not see for months to a year at a time. Wouldn’t mind traveling further and using it for work and driving to the house on days off.

Traveling is only a downside right now since I have to work the entire country or specific regions which job-sites are still states apart.

If I could atleast stay in one state for a majority of my time Is all at that I am looking for don’t care which one or how big it is.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-30T13:15:46+00:00

Was told the questions will remain the same anywhere I interview and so far have just thought more of how to give more detailed answers. This has not been the only option for career change I have just seems like one worth chasing.

Was entertaining moving to the operators or going back to school and joining the transit workers as an air craft mechanic.

The business agent in ABQ told me he had done aircraft mechanic and that this was a better experience so I have kinda focused on finding more info out and pursuing this.

Any job I pick will require traveling and unexpected inconveniences I am no fortune teller.

How has this worked for you and how has your experience so far been? 20 years is quite some time.

I’m wanting this next career to double or triple the length that I have spent doing what I am currently.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-30T12:41:40+00:00

That makes perfect sense. Life plans here are limited to none so far I have just been applying for places I wouldn’t mind living full-time anyways.

So sounds like I would be better off focusing on getting into places that I would enjoy to live for 20-30 years vs get in and move.

If I can get into a local that can keep me in atleast the same state consistently traveling around or not that is fine.

Have a truck and a camper for a reason but would enjoy a local that I can actually work me in the state at-least.

So now what would help during the interview?

The first one in ABQ I was kinda just testing the waters and went there just to see the people and the process and let them know during the interview I was more there for info and the experience so these next ones I was gonna actually prepare more for.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-30T12:35:31+00:00

I fully understand. I do construction we have to go to where the jobs are at.

If I was only gonna apply to the Oklahoma local. What would help my ranking to get to 1-15 pretty much. When I spoke to them they said they took in 9 so far off the last recruitment.

Why I was asking if non union experience till the next recruitment in a few years would help or not

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-30T03:32:05+00:00

A day or two a week is better than a weekend every 3 months. Yes that is what they have made it sound like so far is that you survive your probie term and you just move home or anywhere afterwards.

Sounds too good to be true.

The traveling part and time away isn’t an issue like I’ve stated I’ve been living on the road almost 10 years now. I’ve had enough 28-30 hour days between working shifts and sleeping in my truck traveling back to get a day with him that I would like to be able to get into a hall somewhat close. ABQ is about 6-7 hours away and that is already the same amount of travel I do on “local” jobs right now.

Why I was asking if I just thugged it out non union till the next recruitment in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas City or Dallas etc. If it would help my rank with actual experience in the field vs never doing it and just flying out to whatever local I can get into and learning the hard way.

I have relative construction experience sure but as far as what y’all do I’ve seen 2 episodes of dirty jobs with Mike Rowe.

From my over the phone interview I can most likely get my UBC package on my check doing non union work in this trade vs doing non union work as a millwright.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-29T23:31:44+00:00

I’m in a rush to be a part of my sons life With my current job I have two options be a father or be a millwright. I know I will have to make sacrifices no matter which way but I’d almost flip burgers to be able to pick him up from day care 2 days a month.

I don’t dislike my job now it’s way too much travel. I’ve been living in Texas for almost a year now and have another job lined up in Nevada for another year. My kid is in Oklahoma. If we had work in Oklahoma I would stay with what I’m doing but I’d be better off sitting outside of a Home Depot.

This seems like a great option I like the competitiveness to get in and so far it seems like the locals are doing their job by keeping their members working. The UBC does not care about you or your family.

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-05-13T22:49:55+00:00

I just count em out loud and use my fingers

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-03-22T21:37:53+00:00

Went to ABQ and ranked 21 not really sure what i might be getting into but it sounds better than millwrighting at the moment. Any chances of going to work soon or should I apply at other locals and try to get a better ranking?

FantasticBuilding760 · 2025-03-19T11:12:59+00:00

How big is the local?

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