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SMART Local 398 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.

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Benefits

We haven't found an official source for SMART Local 398's benefits. Contact the hall to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for SMART Local 398's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall to confirm.

How to join SMART Local 398

Each Railroad Mechanical Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at SMART Local 398's rules. The common paths into a Railroad Mechanical Workers local:

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

For SMART Local 398's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether SMART Local 398 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.

Openings near SMART Local 398 · Apply with Gulfstream

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 398 contact page

SMART Local 398 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 398?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 398 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at None to ask about current intake.

How do I contact SMART Local 398?

Address: 5715 Baltimore Drive #27 La Mesa CA 91842 US. Phone: None.

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5715 Baltimore Drive #27 La Mesa CA 91842

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