Lenny2belts

Lenny2belts t1_j2azn03 wrote

Yes there are multiple classifications of electricians, each with their own restrictions of what they can and can’t do ( ie 02 residential “ think houses and apartment buildings under 5 stories”, 06 low voltage “ fire alarm, multimedia systems”) as well as a few others. Those classifications can for the most part only stick to that certain specialty. An 01 typically does any commercial space or industrial ( think high rise buildings, schools, factories) but they are unrestricted, so can legally do the other classifications of work as well.

The best way to become an electrician is to go down to the union hall and apply for the apprenticeship, however there is also an avenue to go the non union route which can be less wait time , but you won’t get as good of benefits or things like a triple retirement.

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Lenny2belts t1_j28lb0l wrote

Commercial electrician (EL01) here with local 46

I worked some over time sprinkled in with a few sundays here and there ( double time)

I was on stand by for about a month in January , missed some work because of Covid , Went on a couple vacations. So a rough tally, I probably didn’t work for a little over 2 months this year.

I still cleared just over $130,000 gross.

However I still don’t see how anyone can afford to live in the city . That is just bonkers

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