JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE TRAINING
TRUST FUND
****Notice from Executive Director Kristen Spath****
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Hello Sisters and Brothers,
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There are only a few trainings remaining for 2025. 3-Hour Hazcom April 26th, 2025 @ 11:30, 10-Hour OSHA June 28th & 29th, Rigging & Signaling June 21st, Life Style Awareness May 17th & May 31st. If you have not signed up for training, please sign up soon as there will be no more classes added the schedule.
Our phone lines continue to be an issue. If we don't answer we will get back to you as soon as we can. Please leave voicemails. Our emails are another way to contact us quickly. Kristen: iuoeapprenticeship@outlook.com and Veronica: veronicabnrstr953@outlook.com. ​
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​Please visit our new Member Assistance Program page for information on ways the Operating Engineers Local 953 and how your health insurance can help you with addiction, depression, anxiety, etc. We are here for our members and we are here for those who are struggling in their personal lives.
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Our office hopes all of our brothers and sisters stay safe! See you all for training!
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If you are planning on coming to the training site and you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, Flu, or Norovirus or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, please do not come to the training site.
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Thank you,
Kristen Spath
Executive Director
OE Training Program
Local 953
Office: 505-877-5071
Cell: 505-573-1091 (Emergencies Only)
APPRENTICE TRADES
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
General Building/Machine Maintenance
Construction Equipment Mechanic
Maintain and Service
Construction Vehicles
Heavy Equipment Operator
Loaders, Scrapers, Forklift,
Excavators, etc.
CRANE OPERATOR
All types of Cranes, Load Charts, Rigging, etc.
International Union
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Operating Engineers
Local 953
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If you feel you will not benefit from the training program because of your experience and or training you have already received, you can become a Journeyman with IUOE Local 953. They will make the determination of your Journeyman Skill Level. Some applicants will be sent to us for Journeyman Testing.
To get on the out of work list you will need:
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Pay a $30 Registration Fee & fill out forms
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Bring in any Certifications
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Drivers License/Social Security Card
If you need more information on the Union side, please contact their office at 505-266-5757. Visit their website: www.iuoelocal953.com
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
TRAIN OPERATORS, MECHANICS, AND STATIONARY MECHANICS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
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OUR GOAL
Apprentices will be trained to take the places of past generations of Heavy Machine Operators, Heavy Duty Mechanics, and Stationary Mechanics. You will be equipped to compete in a highly competitive world, make a good living, and be a credit to yourself, your community, and your country.
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Selection of Apprentices under this program shall be made from qualified applicants on the basis of qualifications alone and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin or sex. This Program shall be operated on a completely nondiscriminatory basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Physical Address
3508 Los Picaros Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105​
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9321, Albuquerque, NM 87119
Phone Number
505-877-5071
Emergency Number
505-573-1091 (Emergencies Only)
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Hours of Operation:
Tues - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sun-Mon: Closed
Closed for lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Union Hall Contact Information
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IUOE Local 953 Albuquerque:
Phone: 505-266-5757
Fax: 505-266-1945
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IUOE Local 953 Farmington:
Phone: 505-598-6634
Fax: 505-598-6636
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IUOE Local 953 El Paso:
Phone: 1-915-234-2429
Fax: 1-915-234-2404
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Safety Incentive & Health/Welfare
Southwest Administrators
Phone: 505-265-8422
Fax: 505-266-9358
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