Thanks everyone this is a HUGE load off my shoulders!! If I didn't find a better paying job ASAP I was in danger of losing my house in about 3 years. Chevyconvert I did look into PG&E a few years ago and even filled out an application and right before I turned it in, they layed off a ton of people! So I was like ok might be the wrong time for this job LOL
I go to my orientation this Friday then I'll find out more info. I do know I'll get a list of about $500.00 worth of tools I'll need
I finally get some new tools LOL
Hey boss,
How hard was the test, I am considering doing this also. I am looking for all the info i can get before i like jump the gun and go head first into this. It is ether this or i am going to go work for harley davidson.
Later
I don't know about other states, but in California the IBEW only does applications every Monday in January(except the holiday) from 1pm-3pm You fill out everything right there. Go to your local IBEW and get the paper that tells you all about the program and what you need to bring with you.
I'll be working m-f from 7am-3pm then I'll go to school two nights a week, from 5:30pm to about 8:30 for 5 years. I'll get a 5% raise every 6 months until the 5th year then it's a 10% raise.
The Minimum Requirements are:
1. 18 years of age or older with proof
2. High School graduate
3.Have completed one full year (2 semesters) of algebra in High School or one semester of algebra in College or Adult School with a passing grade of "C" or better.
4.Must pass a pre-employment Drug/alcohol test
As for the test, it's a written three part aptitude test, all multiple choice, but you get scratch paper for the math.
Areas tested are math numerical ability/mechanical reasoning/spatial relations.
They have a tutor class that goes over it so you get the idea of what you need to work on, then you take the test about 4-5 days later.
The hardest part is it's a timed test so you only get about 20-30 seconds max for each problem, so really know the stuff inside and out. The total 3 part test took about 2.5 hours
1.The math problems for the test might look hard but are actually very easy if you know what to look for, which is alot of cancellations and reducing. They will give you great tips in the tutor class so go to it.
2.For the Mechanical Reasoning you could go to a good book store for some ideas and practice problems. It's alot of pulleys, gears, fan/boat prop direction, type stuff also some leverage, gravity, pressure and weight problems.
3. For Spatial Relations once again you'll find examples at a book store. It's basically a picture of a unfolded pattern with parts shaded and other parts left white. then there are 4 folded up patterns and you have to decide which one it is by folding it up in your mind. The trick is to put your finger over the ones you know are not it for sure, then you just focus on the others, just remember they sometimes flip the box upside down trying to throw you off.
All in all I didn't find the test that hard, but I always try to be over prepared for tests.
Good Luck, If you need any more info just ask.
Oh yea maybe I should change my name to EVILSparky
NZ I'll be off work by 3pm so I should be posting by 3:30pm LOL
