OPERATING ENGINEERS

LOCAL 953

JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE TRAINING
TRUST FUND
 

****Notice from Executive Director Kristen Spath****

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The Holidays have come to an end. COVID is getting worse as predicted. However, we are hopeful for a good and safe 2022 year. With a new year, new Apprentices are accepted and we send out a new training schedule. Our new instructor must get his OSHA Train the Trainer in May, to conduct training for our members. At the beginning of the year will be Forklift Safety Training, the second half will have OSHA and Hazcom. 

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Orientation for applicants will be February 5th, 2022 at 9:00 am. If you are interested in our program you must get an application in by January 21st, 2021 to be considered for this enrollment year. 

 

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.

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Thank you,

 

Kristen Spath

Executive Director

OE Training Program

Local 953

Office: 505-877-5071

Cell: 505-270-2422

Acceptance Year 2022

We will be accepting new Apprentices this coming January 2022. If you are interested in our program, please contact our office to receive an application and program. summary. 

International Training Site
Crosby, TX.

If you are a Journeyman or Apprentice in good standing with Local 953, you are welcome to attend training at our Training Site in Texas at no cost to you. If you have any questions or need help registering. Please contact our office. To register for training visit, iuoe.org. 

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

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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: 

  • 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: www.iuoelocal953.com 

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WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE

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

Tractor
Sand Loading
Loader Wide
tractor
Custom Welding
Installation Power Buggy Rental
 
 
Construction Crane

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

  • Training Program Physical Address: 

    •  3508 LOS PICAROS RD SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

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  • Training Program Mailing Address:

    •  P.O. Box 9321,  Albuquerque, NM 87119

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  • Training Program Staff:

    •  Kristen Spath, Executive  Director

    • Veronica Buenrostro, Administrative Manager

    •  Joe Benavidez: 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

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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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