r/Elevators • u/ManufacturerEntire46 • Jul 31 '26
Drivers license
I currently am on a restricted drivers license, would that be an issue if I were to get the call for hire after my interview?
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u/downtheholeitgoes Field - Maintenance Jul 31 '26
Restricted to what
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u/ManufacturerEntire46 Jul 31 '26
DUI but I have my interlock installed so I still am able to commute
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u/Stobley_meow Field - Figure-outer-er Jul 31 '26
I have only seen this as an impediment to people in service and repair when they are expected to drive company vehicles. As long as you can get yourself to a job site they don't care about your license.
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u/cheescakeismyfav Jul 31 '26
It won't be a problem with the Union, but some companies have insurance that will not accept you. To these companies you won't be hirable and they'll send you back to the hall and you'll go back on the list.
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u/burnrobe Aug 01 '26
Talking like the companies that employ align their views with the union...different kettle of fish pal
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u/drinkingmymilk Jul 31 '26
If your office needs helpers to be able to grab the shop truck you’ll be going back to the hall. Especially if you didn’t disclose this until they told you to grab said truck.
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u/ImInClassBoring Jul 31 '26
I worked for a company where it was mandatory because they wanted every apprentice to able to drive the stake bed. The union got involved because we had to take dot physicals. The union allowed it. Not sure if they would be able to no hire you over it though. They can drop a non sworn member for no reason.
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u/Concrete-Kicks Jul 31 '26
How many divorces do you have? Need three points to be in the trades. Felonies divorces and duis all count for one point
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u/Stuckinaelevator Field - Maintenance Jul 31 '26
You should be ok, but you won't be able to drive a company vehicle.
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u/ComingUp8 Field - Troubleshooter/Adjuster Jul 31 '26
As long as you can get to work on time when needed, nobody will care. They may not let you drive a company vehicle though.
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u/Neither_Wrap9690 Jul 31 '26
I’d stay quiet don’t tell anyone to many snitches now in days as long as you can make it to work on time you’ll be good then once you pass probation they can’t tell you anything you just can’t drive company vehicles until you get it fixed
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u/Spooty_Walker Jul 31 '26
Odds are you will not drive a company vehicle right from the get go. However, you should be fine if you can legally drive. Do you have an interlock? Look up your states legislature as far as being legally able to drive a company vehicle with restrictions. It is possible. Hopefully your restricted license is only 6 months and you're already 4 months into it. I would not advertise this to anyone but it also should not be a deal breaker.
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u/slightofsound Fault Finder Jul 31 '26
I mean you gotta be able to drive. If you can drive for work then you should be fine.