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For those interested, the application, the instructions and a descriptive brochure of the Ornamental Ironworker trade must be picked up by the individual (must bring picture I.D.) at the Local 580 Training Facility, 37-31 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 (take the ‪#‎N‬ or ‪#‎Q‬ train to 39th Ave train stop and walk 1 block North and 1 block West) during the period April 6, through April 11, 2015, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Telephone number is (212) 736-1224. Please note: Only one application per person (must have picture I.D.) and no applications will be given out after 3:00 P.M. on April 11, 2015.

***Apprenticeship***

The Westchester-Fairfield Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Committee, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from April 6, 2015 through April 17, 2015 for 50 electrician apprentices.

Applications can be obtained by sending a registered letter to: Westchester-Fairfield Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Committee, P. 0. Box 509, White Plains, NY 10602.

The registered letter must contain the applicant's name and address including zip code (please print). The request letters will be accepted for 10 business days or until 1,000 registered letters have been received, whichever occurs first. Please do not include any documents or money with your registered letter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the post office receipt for the registered letter. Applications will be accepted by REGISTERED MAIL ONLY. Applications received by any other means, including any other mail classifications, will not be accepted. Registered letters requesting an application must not be postmarked earlier than April 6, 2015, but no later than April 17, 2015. All registered letters postmarked April 6, 2015 will be honored with an application even if the number of letters received exceeds the 1,000 limit.

If you receive an application, there is a non-refundable application fee of $25. Please note, you may request that this fee be waived. Fee waivers will be approved upon showing verifiable proof of financial need. Completed applications must be mailed to Westchester-Fairfield Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Committee, P.O. Box 509, White Plains, NY 10602 and postmarked no later than May 15, 2015.

The Committee requires that applicants:
• Must be at least 18 years old as of December 31, 2015.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as GED or TASC) including a passing grade for one year of Algebra or High School Regents Math. An official transcript will be required after acceptance into the program.
• Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by a complete physical examination by a physician, at the committee's expense, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be a resident, of at least two years, within the Greater New York Metropolitan area (within a 60 mile radius of White Plains, NY).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable means of transportation to job sites and related instruction classes. Apprentices may be required to drive company-owned vehicles.
• Must report for the electrical trades' aptitude test when scheduled.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #3 at (914) 946-0472. Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

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CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - New York, New York, United States
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Posted by: MTA Metro-North Railroad  Hiring entity type: Transportation  Work authorization: Not Specified for United States Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time  Compensation: ****** Benefits: 401(k) -  Health Insurance -  Paid Vacation -    Relocation: Not specified  Position functions: Entry Operations - Other Service/Skilled - Drivers/Courier Transportation   Travel: Unspecified  Accept candidates: from anywhere	Languages: English - Fluent   Minimum education: High School  Minimum years experience: N/A  Resumes accepted in: English Cover letter: No cover letter requested Job code: 82031 / Latpro-3051002  Date posted: Jan-21-2015 State, Zip: New York, 10017
Description Location: Various Reference #: 82031 Post Date: 1/21/14  Close Date: 1/25/14 Founded in 1983, MTA Metro-North Railroad operates the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Lines to seven counties in New York State and two counties in Connecticut. The railroad is a subsidiary of the country's largest transportation network, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North carries about 750,000 commuters daily and works to provide customers with safe, reliable and quality service. Today, Metro-North operates over 384 route miles and 775 miles of track, linking the iconic Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in New York City with 121 stations in New York State and Connecticut. Additionally, the railroad has the Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines which operate from New Jersey Transit's Hoboken Terminal and connects with Penn Station in New York via the Secaucus Transfer. With a dynamic workforce of about 5,900, Metro-North rewards employee resourcefulness, encourages innovation and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conductors are responsible for managing the overall safe, on-time operation of their individual train within the scope of the rules of Transportation Department.  THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  -Supervise other train crew members  -Communicate information to passengers, crew and other railroad employees in person and via onboard communication channels  -Enforce and abide by train safety rules  -Operate train doors at station stops and assist customers on and off trains as necessary  -Observe, interpret and relay signal information to engineers  -Read, understand, comply with bulletin orders, general orders and other applicable rules of the Transportation Department  -Provide flag protection on Right of Way  -Assist with yard switching duties and making up trains (e.g., operate switches and couple air hoses and electrical cables)  -Responsible for on the job training and supervision of conductor trainees  -Manage emergency situations - respond to medical emergencies, equipment breakdowns and direct the evacuation of passengers if necessary  -Verbally direct the movement of trains  -Provide professional customer service to passengers  -Compute and collect fares, sell tickets, make change and prepare accurate cash reports for timely submission  -Register for duty on time  -Prepare trains for service and conduct job safety briefings QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:  Ability to quickly and accurately perform basic mental mathematical calculations; reading comprehension; interpersonal skills; customer-service oriented; mechanical aptitude; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; ability to lead others; knowledge of operating and safety rules; knowledge of physical characteristics; must be safety conscious; time management skills.  Ability to stand and maintain balance on moving trains; Ability to walk on uneven surfaces while navigating tracks and yard; Pushing, pulling and lifting are required to throw switches and maneuver air hoses and electrical cables; Ability to climb onto and down from railroad cars, locomotives and station platforms from ground level; Ability to verbally communicate with passengers, train crews and other railroad employees; Color vision required to read and interpret signal indicators and intercept certain train indicators; Ability to climb under, in-between and around train cars.  While having a driver's license is not required as a condition of employment, those with driver's licenses will be monitored for compliance as per Federal regulations.  All Conductors assigned to passenger trains are required to wear a Metro-North uniform, including pants, hat, shirt and name badge. Requirements REQUIRED:  -Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma  -External Applicants must have two full years of verifiable work experience involving customer service and/or cash handling experience  -Active Metro-North employees must have completed one year of experience in their current position and must have completed all formal training commitments, including any applicable on the job training (e.g., Signal Trainee, Foreman in Training, etc.)  PREFERRED:  -Professional experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity or a position requiring initiative and responsibility  -Some prior mechanical experience  -Associate Degree or higher  TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:  Selected Trainees must successfully complete Metro-North's 12-month Conductor training program and all licensing requirements as prescribed by Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). Training involves classroom instruction, field training, on-the-job training and homework assignments. Must become qualified on the Rules of the Operating Department (Book of Rules Qualified) and pass all qualifying written and performance tests during the training program. RATE OF PAY: The starting rate of pay will be $25.78/hour, which is seventy percent (70%) of the full rate of $36.83/hour, pursuant to the current labor contract. A five (5) year step-rate schedule will be followed until the full rate of pay is reached. The wage progression scale is as follows: 70%>75%>80%>85%>90%>100%. Credit will be given for previous train service experience based on months of experience accumulated. SENIORITY: Seniority accrued in ACRE, the union representing Conductors, will be established as of the date a new employee begins a pre-service training program. New employees with prior Railroad experience will be place on the ACRE seniority roster behind transferees in order of their prior railroad service. New employees without Metro-North or any other Railroad experience will be placed in their class roster in chronological order according to their birth dates.  MNR Employees should contact their union representatives to learn and understand their flow-back and seniroty rights before entering the Training Program in the event he/she does not successfully complete the training. ASSIGNMENTS: The job openings may be Extra List positions. Those on the Extra List are on call 24 hours per day, five days per week. Assignments can be to any location on the company's lines and the hours can be irregular. PROMOTIONAL PATH: Possible promotion paths may include: Locomotive Engineer, Rail Traffic Controller, Yardmaster, Training Officer, Compliance Officer, and Transportation Manager SELECTION CRITERIA:  To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing.  For applicants who are current employees, you must be in active service and have worked in your present position for at least one (1) year to be eligible to apply for a posted position, or OTHERWISE STATED IN THE POSTING and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, plus on-the-job training, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, Locomotive Engineer, Conductor, Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) etc.) in order to be eligible to transfer. If you are transferred, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present occupation. In addition, Metro-North employees are subjected to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation of their safety records, discipline records, and performance assessments.  As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $90,020.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.  We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.  OTHER INFORMATION: This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to toxicological testing. APPLICATION DEADLINE: THIS POSTING #82031 WILL BE ACTIVE ON THE MTA CAREER PAGE FROM JANUARY 21, 2015 TO JANUARY 25, 2015. TO APPLY & SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Please visit us at http://www.mta.info/mta/employment/ All Applicants must apply online to be considered. Metro-North no longer accepts hard copies of resumes. MTA METRO-NORTH RAILROAD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Suffolk County Plans Police Officer Exam; Top Salary is $111G

Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 12:00 am

Suffolk County has scheduled an exam for Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking). The eligible lists will be used to fill vacancies in the Suffolk County Police Department and in town and village police departments within the county. The application deadline is April 1, and the fee is $100.

Starts at $42,000

New York State 
Department of Labor

Andrew M. Cuomo, GovernorPeter M. Rivera, Commissioner

Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices

 

Whitestone, NY (October 08, 2014) -

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for United Cement Masons, Local Union #780, will conduct a recruitment from November 10, 2014 through November 21, 2014 for 15 cement mason apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

 

Applications can be obtained at 150-50 14^th Road, Whitestone, NY from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the recruitment period. This is a limited-application recruitment.  Only 300 applications will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.  Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED).  Proof will be required after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must be able to read and understand course materials.
• Must pass a physical agility test by scoring at least a 28 out of 35 possible points. The test includes:
  • Lifting two "legs" (4" X 4" X 8' lumber, 52 lbs. total weight), placing them on a shoulder, carrying them for approximately 75 feet, and placing them neatly back on the floor.
  • Lifting two "ribs" (3" X 4" X 14' lumber, 79 lbs. total weight), placing them on a shoulder, carrying them for approximately 75 feet, and placing them neatly back on the floor.
  • Lifting two "#8 bars" (one-inch diameter steel rods, 85 lbs. total weight), placing them on a shoulder, carrying them for approximately 75 feet, and placing them neatly back on the floor.
  • Lifting one bag of Portland cement (94 lbs. total weight), placing it on a shoulder, carrying it for approximately 75 feet, and placing it neatly back on the floor.
  • Lifting one rubber concrete pump hose (60 lbs. total weight), placing it on a shoulder, carrying it for approximately 75 feet, and placing it neatly back on the floor, one end at a time.
  • Lifting one steel concrete pump pipe (80 lbs. total weight), placing it on a shoulder, carrying it for approximately 75 feet, and placing it neatly back on the floor, one end at a time.
  • Filling a 16-cubic-foot wheelbarrow with ¾" gravel, walking with it for approximately 50 feet, and dumping it neatly back into the original pile.
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to indenture.
• Must provide military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #780 at (718) 357-3750.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner.  Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status.  Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs.  Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.

Retirement Party for Ed Kinscherf  Updated On: Oct 21, 2014 (08:03:00)  Retirement Party for Ed Kinscherf Twins Pub 421 9th Ave New York 10001 (Between 33rd & 34th St) 212-564-7288 Friday, November 14th 4:30 - 7:30 $55 Per Person  Includes Open Bar and Gift for Ed Contact Phil Ducatelli 917-416-7191 Mike Smith 516-359-0492

STEP RIGHT UP TO TAKE THE TEST
The Chief-Leader/Michel Friang | Posted: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:00 pm

STEP RIGHT UP TO TAKE THE TEST
STEP RIGHT UP TO TAKE THE TEST: Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia joins current Sanitation Workers, Supervisors and Chiefs at DSNY’s Manhattan 7 Garage Sept. 24 to announce the first civil-service exam for Sanitation Worker since 2007. Applicants can file for the test from Oct. 1-31 at the DCAS website, http://www.nyc.gov/dcas.
STEP RIGHT UP TO TAKE THE TEST: Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia joins current Sanitation Workers, Supervisors and Chiefs at DSNY’s Manhattan 7 Garage Sept. 24 to announce the first civil-service exam for Sanitation Worker since 2007. Applicants can file for the test from Oct. 1-31 at the DCAS website, http://www.nyc.gov/dcas.