NYSDOL
chris.white@labor.ny.gov May 17, 2013
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices |
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Richmond Hill, NY (May 20, 2013) - The International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #30 will conduct a limited recruitment from May 20, 2013 through June 3, 2013 for 25 stationary engineer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today. Applications may be obtained at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #30, 115-06 Myrtle Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Monday, May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day), during the recruitment period. All applications must be returned via the U.S Postal Service “Certified Mail” and postmarked no later than June 21, 2013. Note: Local #30 will administer a comprehensive math exam to all applicants who successfully file an application. The 100 highest-scoring applicants on the comprehensive math exam will be offered the opportunity to take the Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB) administered by the New York State Department of Labor. All testing will be held at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #30 training facility located at 115-06 Myrtle Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY, 11418. Dates for all testing will be provided after applications are received. Any grade less than 16 out of 20 (or 80%) on the math exam will disqualify the applicant from entry into the program. In addition, an oral interview will be conducted by Local Union #30 to all applicants who took the New York State Specific Aptitude Test Battery (SATB). The Committee requires that applicants:
For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #30 at (718) 847-8484 Ext. 235. Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities. |
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