New York State
Department of Labor

East Syracuse, NY (September 18, 2012) -

The Construction and General Laborers' Local Union #633 will conduct a recruitment from September 19, 2012 through August 21, 2013 for ten (10) skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today. 

Applications may be obtained at Local Union #633, 7051 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon the 3^rd Wednesday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. 

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.), or five years of documented experience in the trade.
• Must be able to physically perform the work required, as indicated on the employment application. Work includes:
  • regularly working at heights up to 150 feet
  • regularly working within confined areas
• Must be physically able to perform the required duties of a laborer, which may include, but may not limited to, lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test upon acceptance into the apprenticeship program.
• Must be willing to join Local Union #633.
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate the sponsor's work vehicles.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #633 at (315) 471-1591.

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.