Ceramic Tile Layers (Updated May 2009)

Three Rivers Construction Alliance; Addison, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare

Pension (local and international)

Annuity

Job summary

Three Rivers Construction Alliance in Addison, IL offers a four-year ceramic tile layer apprenticeship. Trainees begin with an eight-week unpaid pre-apprentice session, work five days a week, and attend school part-time through May. Wage progression is based on on-the-job hours completed, from 0 to 8000 hours as percentages of journeyperson wages.

Health, pension, and annuity benefits are provided. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, pass aptitude tests, oral interviews, and drug

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must take and pass an aptitude test.
• Must take and pass an oral interview.
• Must take and pass a drug test.

Skills

Aptitude test

Oral interview

Drug test

Lifting heavy objects

Kneeling for long periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ceramic Tile Layers (Updated January 2017)

Careers In Construction

Ceramic tile layers install ceramic mosaic quarry marble tile and decorative tiles.

Length of Apprenticeship:

Four years. Apprentices begin by attending a mandatory, unpaid eight-week pre-apprentice session. Apprentices receive on-the-job training five days a week. Apprentices also attend school for eight hours two days per month from September through May.

Wage Information:

• 0 to 1000 hours of on-the-job training: 50% of journeypersons wage
• 1001 to 2000 hours of on-the-job training: 60% of journeypersons wage
• 2001 to 3000 hours of on-the-job training: 65% of journeypersons wage
• 3001 to 4000 hours of on-the-job training: 70% of journeypersons wage
• 4001 to 5000 hours of on-the-job training: 75% of journeypersons wage
• 5001 to 6000 hours of on-the-job training: 80% of journeypersons wage
• 6001 to 7000 hours of on-the-job training: 85% of journeypersons wage
• 7001 to 8000 hours of on-the-job training: 90% of journeypersons wage

Benefits:

Health and welfare, pension local and international, annuity.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must take and pass an aptitude test.
• Must take and pass an oral interview.
• Must take and pass a drug test.

Working Conditions:

Ceramic tile layers work both inside and out.

Recommended Preparatory Classes:

Mathematics, geometry, shop and blueprint reading classes.

Abilities:

• Must be able to withstand working on your hands and knees for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects.

Work Experience:

Previous construction experience could be beneficial but is not necessary for acceptance.

Contact:

District Council Training Center

2140 Corporate Dr.

Addison, IL 60101

Phone: [phone]

Coordinator:

Gavin Collier

Three Rivers Construction Alliance | 233 Springfield Ave. | Joliet, IL 60435 | Phone: (877) 740-TRCA (8722) | Fax: [phone]