Brookhaven, NY (June 26, 2023) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Operating Engineers, Local Union #138, will conduct a recruitment from July 17, 2023 through July 28, 2023 for five Operating Engineer (Heavy Equipment) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications can be obtained at JATC for Operating Engineers Local Union #138, 137 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. All applications must be returned via the U.S. Postal Service using certified mail, return receipt requested to the JATC, attention Mr. Stephen Barnett, Fund Administrator. All applications must be received no later than August 4, 2023. Any applications not sent via certified mail, with return receipt requested, and/or not received by August 4, 2023 will not be considered.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have properly submitted an application; those applicants will be contacted to take the Wonderlic Select aptitude test. Applicants who score 80% or higher on that test (or the top 100 candidates, whichever is lesser) will be offered an interview with the training committee.
• Must be a resident of Nassau County or Suffolk County (as shown by the address on the application). Must provide proof of residence (two items other than a driver’s license or car registration), after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must sign an affidavit attesting that they are physically able to perform the work of an Operating Engineer which may include:
  • Working with hand and power tools.
  • Climbing up onto and down from heavy equipment.
  • Working outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Lifting and moving heavy tools and equipment.
  • Reading, hearing and understanding instructions and warnings.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license to drive company vehicles.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States.
• Must submit a copy of a valid photo identification, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must provide three personal reference letters, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and required classes at the approved school.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug test at the expense of the JATC, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
• Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.

For further information, applicants should contact JATC for Operating Engineers, Local Union #138 at (631) 286-8677. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: dol.ny.gov/career-centers).

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.