Board Members


  • Terrence J. Hancock - Union Co-Chairman
    President
    Teamsters Local 731

    Rusty Tobey - Employer Co-Chairman
    Vice-President
    Tobey Const. & Cartage
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    Rich Gierut
    President / Business Manager
    Teamsters Local 179

    Pat Gleason
    President
    Teamsters Local 26

    Michael B. Haffner
    Secretary-Treasurer
    Teamsters Local 301

    Michael L. Yauger
    President
    Teamsters Local 786

    Jason Cox
    Partner
    Len Cox & Son Excavating

    Frank Kazenske
    Director of Labor Relations
    Assoc. General Contractors of Illinois

    Justin Kratochvil
    Safety Director
    Meyer Material Company

    Rick Noe
    President
    Curran Contracting Co. Inc.


About Us

  • Teamsters
    Construction Teamsters work in the construction building industry. This includes asphalt, concrete and dirt work for new roads and rebuilding of existing roads. Our mission at the Illinois Teamsters/Employers Apprenticeship & Training Fund is to provide job skills training for Teamsters in the construction industry. Students learn to work in a safe and productive manner. Upon completion of classes, graduates will enter the workforce fully prepared to accomplish the tasks for which they are hired.


    Length of Apprenticeship
    Four (4) years
    Apprentices must attend classroom instruction
    Apprentices also receive on-the-job training with employers


    Wage Information for Apprentices
    An Apprentice earns a percentage of the Journeyman’s Wage
    First Year: 60%
    Second Year: 70%
    Third Year: 80%
    Fourth Year: 90%


    Benefits
    Teamster Unions provide medical insurance and retirement benefits


    Basic Requirements
    Applicants must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license
    Applicants must have a clean/clear driving record for (1) year prior to submitting application
    Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
    Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
    Applicants must pass DOT physical.
    Applicants must pass drug test.
    Applicants may be required to pass a written test and oral interview.


  •   Statement from our Director
     

    We at the Training Center are proud of our many accomplishments and true commitment to training. As we progress forward, the entire staff works diligently to renew and increase our training efforts, so that we are able to produce and offer the finest most qualified and skilled employees that will excel and guarantee positive productivity on behalf of signatory employers. While the construction industry as a whole, prepares for the future, training is paramount to the success of the industry. Our pledge is to offer and deliver the most advanced education and instruction in the form of hands-on training to ensure safety, productivity and achievement. Properly trained Teamster workers will guarantee positive results.

     

    Michael T. Borjas

    Training Fund Director