Great Opportunity to learn a good Trade!

jr88 · Feb 7, 2014

For anyone looking to gain a great trade and make a good living, here is an opportunity with Metro, WMATA to get paid to learn a trade. For some time they have been actively recruiting people with basic mechanical aptitude combined with some technical abilities to participate in a paid 4 year apprentice program. They pay you $25 an hour and train you to become licensed as an elevator/escalator mechanic. This is a good field to get into to which pays very well (70-100K).

Here is the link for the latest round of hiring:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/jobs/...entID=&xfeed=1&wpmk=MK0000005&GCID=C17812x034

Blaster229 · Feb 18, 2014

This really is a great opportunity for a young person to break into a great trade.

Robert · Feb 18, 2014

Definitly need more kids in any mechanical trades..

Although I don't know about this..

Responds to and provides assistance during operational emergencies including but not limited to securing and safeguarding WMATA equipment as well as snow removal. Maintains cleanliness of the work area.

EDIT:

Looks like it might be somewhat difficult for HS Graduates to enter this program... ??

Applicants must meet one of the following minimum requirements for entry into the Apprenticeship Program:
( 1) Enrollment and completion (or substantial completion) of a post-secondary technical training program appropriate for the elevator/escalator trade.

(2) Two years of high school vocational training appropriate for the elevator/ escalator trade. (Does this even exist?)

(3) Employment history demonstrating prolonged interest and progression in a comparable classification.

(4) Any combination of employment history and/or training that demonstrates the individuals' commitment/interest to progress in the trade.

jr88 · Feb 20, 2014

Robert said:
Definitly need more kids in any mechanical trades..

Although I don't know about this..

EDIT:

Looks like it might be somewhat difficult for HS Graduates to enter this program... ??

I agree with this but the requirements are just guidelines, WMATA has it's own test you will be given. So if you are are competent in basic Algebra, and have some mechanical abilities I would urge you to outline this in your application and then if interviewed the test is what counts. Look closely at item #4.

Robert · Feb 20, 2014

jr88 said:
I agree with this but the requirements are just guidelines, WMATA has it's own test you will be given. So if you are are competent in basic Algebra, and have some mechanical abilities I would urge you to outline this in your application and then if interviewed the test is what counts. Look closely at item #4.

I guess some HS graduates may meet #4 requirements, but to be honest I've not met one yet.

..employment history and/or training..

jr88 · Feb 20, 2014

Robert said:
I guess some HS graduates may meet #4 requirements, but to be honest I've not met one yet.

As far as HS Graduates, yes it would be tough. There are still some systems in Maryland that offer Vocational Training such as electrical, robotics,welding and automotive repair, but not many. I have some nephews who are a few years out of high school and who have worked as helpers in HVAC/Electrical but for companies that can't afford to train them properly, someone like this also comes to mind. Again they are going to train you completely, they really just need to know you have the basic aptitude to be trained...so they test ALL applicants regardless of experience. I know many College grads who would fail the test, yet it is based on 9th grade level math.

teqmod · Feb 20, 2014

Unfortunately it looks like the position closed yesterday. A friends son was interested in finding a trade as he feels the office environment is not what he wants. If there is any other openings for this you are aware of let me know.

Danketch71 · Feb 21, 2014

I applied to this a week or so ago, if anybody is in there, please PM me, if you can put in a good word.

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