Glenmont, NY (March 18, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union #106, will conduct a recruitment from April 9, 2014 through September 11, 2014 for five operating engineer (universal equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications can be obtained, in person only, from Local Union #106, 44 Hannay Lane, Glenmont, NY from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday and second Thursday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period.  Applications must be completed on the premises.  

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Must be able to understand verbal instructions and warnings given in English.
• Must live within the geographic jurisdiction of Local Union #106 for six months prior to this recruitment.  This includes the counties of: Albany, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Tioga, Warren, and Washington.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction.
• Must submit to a drug/alcohol test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.
• 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 #106 at (518) 431-1044.

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.