OPERATING ENGINEERS

LOCAL 953

JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE TRAINING

TRUST FUND

Important Information

We will be accepting applications and hopefully have interviews in February. If you are interested, please call for an application immediately. We will only be allowing apprentices in once this year.

Call Kristen at 505-877-5071 or the cell after business hours at 505-270-2422.

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Applicant Information

****Special Notice from Interim Director Kristen Spath****

Important Message

Bernalillo County is currently Turquoise. This means our trainings are no longer limited to 10 People. Please click on the 953 Training Tab to view the new training schedule featuring trainings on the weekends for the 3-hour Hazcom, 10-Hour OSHA, 1st Aid CPR AED, and Forklift Safety Certification.

I want to let our members know I am well aware of the frustrations you all have had with the trainings during the week. Our office was following State Regulations as far as how many members could be here at one time. COVID really hindered our ability to conduct training as we had in the past. I am hoping we can begin to develope a better relationship and know we are here for you and your training needs. Please contact us to set up your training before the deadline for Safety Incentive.

Interviews have been conducted for the year 2021. If you are still interested, you can request an application for the 2022 acceptance year.
Our training program will start CDL Training once the State goes green. As of right now, the trainer cannot maintain a safe distance from the trainee in the cab of the Freightliner.
Safety Incentive 2021: New rules have been released. Please click on the Safety Incentive tab at the top of this page for more information.
If you are planning on coming to the training site, a mask and 6ft social distancing are required. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, or traveled out of the State please do not come to the training site. Our office hopes all members are staying healthy and safe during this unprecedented time.

Thank you,

Kristen Spath

Interim Executive Director

OE Training Program

Office: 505-877-5071

Cell: 505-270-2422

APPRENTICE TRADES

STATIONARY MECHANIC

General Building/Machine Maintenance

MECHANIC

Maintain and Service

Construction Vehicles

OPERATOR

Loaders, Scrapers, Forklift,

Excavators, etc.

CRANE OPERATOR

All types of Cranes, Load Charts, Rigging, etc.

International Union

of

Operating Engineers

Local 953

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:

Pay a $30 Registration Fee & fill out forms
Bring in any Certifications
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:

WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE

TRAIN OPERATORS, MECHANICS, AND STATIONARY MECHANICS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

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.

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

Training Program Address:
- 3508 LOS PICAROS RD SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

Training Program Mailing Address:
- P.O. Box 9321, Albuquerque, NM 87119

Contact Info:
- Phone:
  - 505-877-5071
- Fax:
  - 505-877-5072
- Email:
- Emergencies:
  - Call Kristen at 505-270-2422.

Training Program Staff:
- Kristen Spath, Interim Executive Director
- Dennis Stump: Instructor/Mechanic
- Nick Cordova: Instructor/Mechanic

Hours of Operation:

Tues - Fri: 8am - 5pm

Saturday: 8am - 5pm

Sun-Mon: Closed

Holidays May Affect Our Hours. Please call before coming to the training site, when there is a holiday.

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Union Hall Contact Information

IUOE Local 953 Albuquerque:
- Phone: 505-266-5757
- Fax: 505-266-1945

IUOE Local 953 Farmington:
- Phone: 505-598-6634
- Fax: 505-598-6636

IUOE Local 953 El Paso:
- Phone: 1-915-234-2429
- Fax: 1-915-234-2404