Application requirements

Minimum Requirement at the time of application:

  • Must pick up the application and fill it out in person
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
  • Must have a high school diploma plus obtain a final grade of C or better in Course I and Course II Math or GED scores with a minimum Math score of 55
  • Must achieve a 70% on Math Exam given at the time of Application
  • Must be a citizen of US or legally able to work in US
  • Must show 1 year residency in jurisdiction of UA Local #13
  • Must have a valid NYS Drivers license; apprentices may be required to drive company vehicle
  • Must submit copy of military DD-214 (if applicable)

The above requirements need to be on file in the JATC Office at the time of Apprenticeship Acceptance.  If called, you must appear for an Interview on the scheduled date at the schedule time.


Recruitment Dates

Applications are received the First Tuesday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you are accepted

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR A PROBATIONARY APPRENTICESHIP, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

  1. Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 (one) year;
  2. Serve a 5 year Apprenticeship, including the probationary period;
  3. Report for work on a regular basis, when work is available;
  4. Provide for your transportation to and from the job site;
  5. Work under the direction of a Journeyman on the job site and perform duties satisfactorily
  6. Attend related classes regularly and maintain an acceptable average in those classes;
  7. Abide by all rules and regulations of the J.A.T.C.
  8. The applicant must pass a physical examination at the expense of the Sponsor and will be subjected to a drug test
  9. You must be physically able to perform the work required, consisting of climbing, heavy lifting (in excess of 80 lbs. on occasion), confined areas, heights (includes ladders, lifts and scaffolds), working inside or out doors, in industrial plants, institutions, commercial buildings and power plants. You should notify the JATC Office if you require reasonable accommodation to perform these functions.

THIS IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

FAILURE to furnish the above requirements may result in withdrawal of applicant offering.