SMART Local 218 benefits, dues & how to join

Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pension

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for SMART Local 218's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (217) 529-0161 to confirm.

How to join SMART Local 218

Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at SMART Local 218's rules. The common paths into a Sheet Metal Workers local:

Apprenticeship, Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Sheet Metal Workers programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
Organize in as an experienced worker, Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
Transfer from another local, Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For SMART Local 218's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (217) 529-0161 or visit the local's official site.

How to apply for a job

Through the hall, Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether SMART Local 218 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local, confirm with the hall.
Through Gulfstream, Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.

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How to contact the hall

Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

SMART Local 218 contact page

Source: official SMART Local 218 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

Prevailing-wage rate calculator

Estimate your hourly, weekly and annual pay from the federal prevailing-wage table on file for SMART Local 218. The interactive calculator on this page lets you pick a classification and enter your hours; the sourced rates are below.

SMART Local 218 full pay table

Verified: source names this local

IL20260004 - Building Construction - Sangamon County, Illinois, effective 06/01/2023, source: DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IL20260004 (SHEE0218-003)
Classification	Base/hr	Fringe/hr	Total package/hr
SHEET METAL WORKER (BUILDING)	$38.54	$30.37	$68.91

Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for public building work. It mirrors the area's collectively bargained rate but may lag the current contract.
Covers Sangamon County, Illinois.

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SMART Local 218 pay rate history

IL20260004 - Building Construction - Sangamon County, Illinois, federal rate line SHEE0218-003. Past federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages from earlier editions of the same determination.

Effective	Base	Fringe	Source
06/01/2021	$37.37	$28.60	IL20210004 rev. 12
06/01/2023	$38.54	$30.37	IL20260004 rev. 1

SMART Local 218 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 218?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 218 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (217) 529-0161 to ask about current intake.

What benefits do SMART Local 218 members receive?

The hall lists: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact SMART Local 218?

Address: 2855 Via Verde Springfield IL 62703 US. Phone: (217) 529-0161. Website: https://smart218.org.

Contact the hall

(217) 529-0161

2855 Via Verde Springfield IL 62703

Open hall directions

Official website

Signatory contractor hiring salaried staff?

We fill union-covered and salaried roles for union and merit-shop mechanical contractors: project managers, superintendents, estimators and service staff. Hall dispatch stays with the local.

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