Directions to UA Local 73

  • Phone: 877.275.6295
  • Fax: 315.343.4037
  • Website: http://ualocal73-update.com
  • Address: 705 East Seneca Street, Oswego, NY 13126

Apprentice Application

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR AN APPLICANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PROBATIONARY PIPE TRADES APPRENTICESHIP

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Must be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency (GED) certificate.
    • Must take a comprehensive test with a minimum score of 70%.
 

IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED FOR A PROBATIONARY APPRENTICESHIP, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

    • Submit a birth certificate or other proof of age.
    • Submit a high school diploma and transcript or high school equivalency (GED) certificate and official report of test results.
    • Pass a pre-hire drug screening test and a background check.
    • Military transfer or discharge Form DD214, if applicable.
    • Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year (1700-2000 hours of on-the-job­ training).
    • Serve a 5-year apprenticeship including the probationary period (8,500 – 10,000 hours of on- the-job training).
    • Report for work on a regular basis.
    • Provide for your transportation to and from the job site with a valid drivers license.
    • Work under the direction of a Journeyman on the job site and perform job duties satisfactorily.
    • Purchase text material for use in related training classes as required.
    • Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.
 
Mechanical Comprehension Exams are given in Oswego on the 1st Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, from noon to 6 P.M
In Gouvernuer on the 1st Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, from noon to 6 P.M Testing takes about an hour and must be completed by 6 P.M.

Pre-Qualification Questions

18 or older? (required)
YesNo

High School Diploma or G.E.D.? (required)
YesNo

Do you live within 20 miles of St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Cayuga Counties? (required)
YesNo

If you answered no to any of these questions, do not proceed and call the office at 315.343.4037

Have you ever been convicted of a Felony? (conviction will not automatically disqualify you) (required)
YesNo

If yes, explain

Have you applied with this program before? (required)
YesNo

Are you physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform the work of this trade, either with or without reasonable accommodations? (required)
YesNo

Are you able to get to and from work at various job sites anywhere within the geographic area that this apprenticeship program covers? (required)
YesNo

Are you able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete your apprenticeship? (required)
YesNo

Are you able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, of various heights? (required)
YesNo

Can you crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes, and crawlspaces? (required)
YesNo

Are you able to read and understand English? (required)
YesNo

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Address (required)

Telephone number (required)

Citizenship (required)

Education (required)

Military Service
YesNo

References (required)

Work History (required)

Related Work Experience (required)

Are you presently employed? (required)
YesNo

May we contact your current employer? (required)
YesNo