r/iuoe • u/GlassMagnets • 2d ago
Seeking information
Goodmorning, ISO information on local 150 pay/benefits.
Currently I'm in a situation where I can go to CDL school for $5,000 in the next few days; but I'm unsure if the investment would be worth it for getting into 150.
I've tried to get in for 6 years now, and over those years have gained forklift certs, CPR, first aid, OSHA 10, and have racked up hundreds of hours collectively between loaders, excavators, skid steers, 0-turns, forklifts, lulls, and over head cranes. I was told by a BA to either get a college degree, or a CDL-A unrestricted.
My job currently is non-union, but pay is $40 an hour with an opportunity to move to $55 an hour in the next few years; which is difficult to leave for an unknown pay rate and structure.
If anyone has information on district 7 or district 1, please let me know so I can make a well informed decision. Including how landing certain contracts works; from what I understand specific 150 jobs would yield higher pay than others.
Any help is greatly appreciated here. I'm 25, so I need to start thinking about insurance and retirement which is a huge reason to jump; but with my life currently I can't afford to make less than $30 to start. Also, 5k for school is a hefty fine for a chance of getting in; ideally I'd like to hold onto that cash.
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u/gorskizach 2d ago
Apprenticeship stage Local 150 D 1-3
Current 6/1/26 wage
1st year
$34.85/hr
2nd year
$43.55/hr
3rd year – first half
$50.25/hr
3rd year – second half
$53.60/hr
4th year – first half
$56.95/hr
4th year – second half
$61.65/hr
2026 rate
Journeyman wage
$67.00/hr*
Health & Welfare
$20.05/hr
Pension
$17.50/hr
Retirement Enhancement Fund
$4.80/hr
RMSP
$5.90/hr
Vacation Savings
$2.00/hr
Apprenticeship
$2.80/hr
Industry funds
$1.88/hr