Orchard Park, NY (September 2, 2014) – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local Union #41, will conduct a recruitment from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 for 10 electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications must be obtained and submitted in person at Local Union #41, S. 3546 California Road, Orchard Park, NY, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday, excluding November 26, December 24 and December 31, during the recruitment period.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be 18 years old. Proof will be required within 30 days of applicant’s receipt of application.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. Proof will be required within 30 days of applicant’s receipt of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).  An associate degree or higher will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Applicants must have successfully completed two full years of high school math with at least one year of high school algebra or a post-high school algebra course.  Proof will be required within 30 days of applicant’s receipt of application.
• Applicants who can verify having a minimum of 4,000 hours of experience in the electrical construction trade do not need to meet the education requirements above. 
• Must provide military form DD-214, if applicable. Proof will be required within 30 days of applicant’s receipt of application.
• Must take and pass the electrical trades aptitude test.
• Must attest in writing that he/she is physically and mentally able to safely perform the work of an electrician, with or without reasonable accommodations, which may include:
• Climbing and working from ladders, scaffolds, poles, or towers of various heights.
• Crawling and working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions and warnings.
• Must be willing and able to attend related instruction.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various work sites and related instruction.
• Must pass a drug test, at the applicant’s expense, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be a resident within the jurisdiction of Local Union #41. Proof will be required within 30 days of applicant’s receipt of application. The jurisdiction of Local Union #41 includes:
  • All of Erie County.
  • Cattaraugus County – The townships of Ashford, East Otto, Ellicottville, Farmersville, Franklinville, Freedom, Lyndon, Machias, Mansfield, New Albion, Otto, Perrysburg, Persia, and Yorkshire.
  • Genesee County – The townships of Alabama, Alexander, Darien, Oakfield and Pembroke. This also includes the portions of Batavia and Elba that lie west of Little Tonawanda Creek, Tonawanda Creek, the City limits of Batavia, and State Highway 98 north of the City of Batavia.
  • Wyoming County – The townships of Arcade, Attica, Bennington, Eagle, Java, Orangeville, Sheldon and Wethersfield.

Applicants must forward all required proof/documentation, as listed above, no more than 30 days from the date they obtain their application, by U.S. Mail only to: Recruitment, Electrical Industry Education Fund, S. 3546 California Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #41 at (716) 662-6111.

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.