Buffalo, NY (August 20, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local Union #4, will conduct a recruitment from September 20, 2016 through May 16, 2017 for two insulation and asbestos worker apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Please note that the two openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for two recruitment regions: the Finger Lakes and Western regions. 

Applications can be obtained at Local Union #4, 2484 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  Completed applications must be received by May.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).
• Must attest in writing that they are physically able to perform the work of an insulation and asbestos worker.
• Must be able to carry a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must reside in the geographic jurisdiction of Local Union #4.  This includes the following:
• The counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Wyoming.
• In Genesee County - the townships of Alabama, Alexander, Darien, Oakfield, and Pembroke.
• In Pennsylvania - the counties of McKean, Potter, and Warren.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction classes. 
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.  Apprentices may be required to operate company vehicles. 
• Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to indenture.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #4 at (716) 823-0980.

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.