14633 Grover Street

Omaha, NE 68144

402-333-6960

 

Four (4) year apprenticeship

 

The Asbestos Workers applies insulating materials to surfaces of structures, such as air ducts, hot and cold pipes, boilers, storage tanks and cold storage rooms.  May also work with asbestos abatement.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

At least 18 years of age

High school education or G.E.D.

Physically fit to perform work of the trade

Familiarity with construction is helpful

 

Needs to furnish own hand tools

 

Much of the work is indoors, but in unfinished structures

 

The apprentice will receive increment wage rate increases based on a percentage of the journeyworker rate, beginning at approximately 50% of journeyworker pay.

 

The apprentice will be required to attend related training classes, most likely in the evenings.

 

Condensed Work Experience:

 

Hoisting and handling of materials

Scaffolding application of insulating materials

      (pipes, fittings, tanks, heaters, boilers, valves)

Fireproofing insulation

Refrigeration insulation

Asbestos abatement

Blueprint reading

Safety

Care, use and operation of hand and power tools used by the asbestos worker

 

Applications taken year round

 

Benefits include:  Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Training and Education