New York State
Department of Labor

Wallkill, NY (August 15, 2011) -

The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local Union #417-Newburgh, will conduct a recruitment from September 19, 2011 through September 14, 2012 for ten iron worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

Applications will be available at Local Union #417, 583 Route 32, Wallkill, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications must be completed in person.

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.).
• Must be physically able to perform the work as determined by a physical agility test conducted by JAC Committee, which includes:
  • Climb a ladder, climb a column, walk a beam, pull a bucket with 40 pounds, carry and move reinforcing rods from one location to another. Also applicants are required to show any trade related skills they might have such as welding, burning, tying reinforcing bars.
• Must take post employment drug test at an approved facility at union's expense, if required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and eligible means of transportation to and from any job in six-County jurisdiction.
• Must be a resident of one of the following counties: Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Rockland, Dutchess or Putnam.
• Must have ability to purchase tools as needed (approx. $50.00).
• Must be able to read a ruler.
• Must have hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to calculate some basic applications and take a math test.
• Must have ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 pounds; climb ladders up to 40 feet, and not be afraid of heights.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Local Union #417 at 845-566-8417.

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.