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Occupation:	Overhead Line Worker
Program Name:	Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Industry:	LOCAL AND SUBURBAN TRANSIT AND INTERURBAN HIGHWAY PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
Program Type:	APPRENTICESHIP
Program length:	18 months
Starting Wage:	29.83 per hour
Minimum age:	18
Education prerequisites:	High School/Ged/Equivalent
Physical requirements:	Yes
Exams:	Written Test: Yes Oral Exam: No
Additional requirements:	Applicants will pass a physical fitness test and screen for current illegal use of drugs on acceptance into the program and prior to being employed.
Contact information:	Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority 3331 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95134
Contact person:	Steve Jovel , Operations Manager
Contact phone / e-mail:	(408) 321-5972 steve.jovel@vta.org
Veteran Benefits Approved:	Yes

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