News from New York State Department of Labor

For more information contact: The local at 718-847-8484.

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

RICHMOND HILL, NY (02/25/2008; 1109)(readMedia)-- The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 30, will conduct recruitment on March 6 and March 7 for 50 stationary engineer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.

Applications can be obtained at the local, 115-06 Myrtle Ave., Richmond Hill, Thursday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Completed applications must be returned or postmarked by March 14.

The union requires that applicants:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school or general equivalency diploma.
• Take an aptitude test. Pay $25 test fee by certified check or money order. Cost will be waived with proof of inability to pay.
• Be physically able to do the work.
• Have reliable form of transportation to work and class.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or the sponsor 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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