JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE TRAINING
TRUST FUND
Important Information
****Special Notice from Interim Director Kristen Spath****
The Training Site is currently closed until further notice. Staff will be working during this time. However, training for Apprentices and Journeyman have been canceled.
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Interviews for Apprenticeship will be held soon. If you are interested, please call our office to request an application before February 6th, 2021. If you have submitted an application and were not contacted on January 6th, please call our office to notify us of your interest in the program.
The MVD is now able to generate a 120-day temp license for CDL Drivers who are not yet Real ID-compliant but have expired due to the pandemic. Exceptions include licenses issued for 8 years, Hazmat Endorsements, and only for CDL drivers whose licenses expire between March 11-October 31st. If you are needing to get a temporary license, please call the training program for instructions.
Safety Incentive 2021: New rules have been released. Please click on the Safety Incentive tab at the top of this page for more information.
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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
505-877-5071
505-270-2422
APPRENTICE TRADES
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:
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
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Training Program Address:
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3508 LOS PICAROS RD SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
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Training Program Mailing Address:
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P.O. Box 9321, Albuquerque, NM 87119
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Contact Info:
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Phone: 505-877-5071
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Fax: 505-877-5072
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Email:
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Emergencies: Call Kristen at 505-270-2422.
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Training Program Staff:
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Kristen Spath, Interim Executive Director
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Dennis Stump: Instructor/Mechanic
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Nick Cordova: Instructor/Mechanic
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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:
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Phone: 505-266-5757
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Fax: 505-266-1945
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IUOE Local 953 Farmington:
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Phone: 505-598-6634
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Fax: 505-598-6636
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IUOE Local 953 El Paso:
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Phone: 1-915-234-2429
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Fax: 1-915-234-2404
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Safety Incentive & Health/Welfare
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Southwest Administrators
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Phone: 505-265-8422
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Fax: 505-266-9358
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