The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for the Rochester Laborers, Local Union #435, will conduct a recruitment from March 15, 2026 through March 14, 2027 for 16 Skilled Construction Craft Laborer apprentices.
Applications can be completed, in person only, at Local Union #435, 754 Lexington Ave, Rochester, NY 14613, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. No applications are to leave the premises. Additional information about becoming a member can be found at www.local435.com. All applications must be received by 3/14/27.
The Committee requires that applicants:
Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). Must attest that they are physically able to do the work of a skilled construction craft laborer, which may require consistently lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must pass a Non-Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship. Must be willing to work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with strong odors and loud noises. Must be legally able to work in the United States. Must possess a valid NYS drivers license in order to drive companys vehicle. Must have reliable transportation to and from various work locations and required classes at the approved classroom instruction locations. For further information, applicants should contact JATC for the Rochester Laborers, Local Union #435 at (585) 546-8460. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center.
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.