Construction & Freight Transport Driver Apprenticeship - March 2023

Application Number: C-0323130--

ALASKA TEAMSTER-EMPLOYER SERVICE TRAINING TRUST

520 E. 34th Avenue, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99503

Administrative Office: (907) 278-3674 Fax: (907) 279-6088

Statewide: (800) 478-4233 www.akteamsterstraining.com

The following information is to inform you of the application and selection process of the Alaska Teamster - Statewide

Construction Driver Apprenticeship - STATEWIDE

or Freight Transport Driver - Anchorage area or Fairbanks area

*You must be domiciled in State of Alaska to be eligible. Includes all Alaska Teamsters*

Information on the program is available online at akteamsterstraining.com/apprenticeship

Applications will ONLY be accepted from March 1 - March 10, 2023

•Application Deadline: March 10 by 4:00 pm. All applications must be received by this date and time. Any application received after March 10 at 4PM regardless of online submission, in-person or postmark will not be accepted.

•Please note: eligible applicants will need to be prepared to interview on March 13. Interviews will be in Anchorage unless other arrangements become necessary. Training will begin March 20, 2023 This training will be 10 - 11 weeks in duration in Anchorage. This training is unpaid.

•Complete the Apprenticeship Application
• Applicants may be 18 years of age to apply for the Construction Truck Driver.

• Applicants must be 21 years of age to apply for the Freight Transport Driver.

•Attach all required documents. It is your responsibility to include all information. Applications must be complete to be considered. We will not review the application for you prior to submitting.

•Letters will be mailed out to each applicant stipulating that your application was complete or incomplete.

•If your application was complete, you will be contacted by the Apprenticeship Coordinator to set up your appointment for an interview on March 13, 2023.

•Please do not call our offices to find out the status of your application. You will be notified by mail. At that time if you do not agree with the outcome of your application, you may request in writing, not by telephone for a copy of your application ($25.00 fee) and/or a request for the reason of the determination. You will receive a response by mail, not by telephone or in person.

•In order to maintain a fair and equal opportunity for all applicants, please recognize that there are no exceptions to the rules and requirements of the application process for Alaska Teamster Apprenticeship programs.

•You may request at anytime a copy of the Alaska Teamster Employer Service Training Trust JATC Standards of Apprenticeship to review all qualifications and requirements. This document is also available at www.akteamsterstraining.com . Click Here.

You will get an email copy of this application upon submitting please keep for your records.

ALASKA TEAMSTER-EMPLOYER SERVICE TRAINING TRUST

520 E. 34th Avenue, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: (907) 278-3674 Fax: (907) 279-6088

Statewide: (800) 478-4233 www.akteamsterstraining.com/apprenticeship

Cheri Lipps, Apprenticeship Coordinator 907-751-9785 Email:clipps@acsalaska.net

ALASKA TEAMSTER – EMPLOYER SERVICE TRAINING TRUST
JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING

APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION for ALASKA TEAMSTERS

CONSTRUCTION DRIVER -STATEWIDE

FREIGHT TRANSPORT DRIVER - ANCHORAGE or FAIRBANKS LOCAL AREA

You must be domiciled in ALASKA to be eligible.

NO APPLICATION WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER 4:00 PM, MARCH 10, 2023.

Fill in all information, answer all questions and provide requested documentation.

Legal Name*

First Name

Initial

Last Name

Physical Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Mailing Address (If different from physical address)*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Cell Phone

Email*

Alaska Driver License #*

Alaska Teamster Employer-Service Training Trust JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Alaska Teamster Employer-Service Training Trust JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

Applicants who meet all the minimum requirements will be interviewed by the JATC.

Eligible applicants will then be placed in the applicant pool in order of their final ranking. In the event of an apprentice opening, apprentices will be selected in the order of the highest ranked score.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Apprentice applicants seeking credit for previous experience gained outside the supervision of the Sponsor must submit the request at the time of application and furnish such records, affidavits, and other information to substantiate the claim. Consideration will only be given after evaluation of the apprentice’s performance and demonstrated skill and knowledge during the probationary period.

To meet minimum qualification for apprenticeship (no exceptions), applicants must:

(Please respond with yes or no to each line to verify that you understand each qualification.)

Age: Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age for Construction Truck Driver or 21 years of age for Freight Transport Driver upon submission of the application.*

Yes No

Education: Shall possess sufficient educational knowledge to satisfactorily complete the on-the-job training and related technical instruction. A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.*

Yes No

Physical: Shall be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the occupation, with or without reasonable accommodation, without endangering the health and safety of the individual or others. a) Shall complete a Post Offer Health Questionnaire (POHQ) to be reviewed by the Occupational Health Medical Review Officer (Only if selected into the apprenticeship program. Approximate cost to applicant $40). b) Shall pass and obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate (for Commercial Driver Medical Certification) in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, USDOT (Only if selected into the apprenticeship program. Approximate cost to applicant $105 depending on location). c) Shall pass a Post-offer Pre-placement Functional Fit Test performed by our affiliate clinic to determine if the person exhibits the abilities to perform the minimum functional demands of the job safely. (Only if selected into the apprenticeship program.)*

Yes No

Drug & Alcohol: Shall obtain and pass drug and alcohol screening test in accordance with the USDOT standards and remain in the random screening program. (Only if selected into the apprenticeship program. Approximate cost to applicant $70 depending on location).*

Yes No

Security Threat Assessment: Shall be able to obtain and pass a federal background check in accordance with Hazmat Endorsement (HME) Threat Assessment Program (HTAP) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to obtain those credentials and maintain them in the program.*

Yes No

Driver License: Shall have a minimum of one (1) year licensed driving experience, and posses a minimum class “D” Alaska driver license for at least thirty (30) days prior to application and maintain that license and any other obtained in the program.*

Yes No

Alaska Resident: Must be an Alaska resident for 30 days prior to the application period and intend to make Alaska your permanent home.*

Yes No

Clean Driving Record: Applicant must provide an Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle, Full Individual Driver Record, with application that indicates a clean driving history (Be certain to obtain the correct report from DMV. Approximate cost to applicant $10.). Any one of the following violations, from date of conviction on a driving record to date of application, will disqualify you as an applicant for the apprenticeship program. • A total of 10 points on your driving record in the last two years. • A total of three citations in the last three years. • A citation for driving while using a wireless phone in the last three years. • Two traffic citations, 10 mph over the posted speed limit in a three-year period. • Any citation for 15 mph over the speed limit in a five-year period. • A suspension or revocation within a five-year period. • Any driving under-the-influence conviction within the last five years. • Any leaving the scene of injury/property damage/accident, racing, reckless driving, failure to submit to a breath test, or using a vehicle to commit a felony within the last five years. Note: If accepted into the program, all violations are subject to prospective employer hiring policy discretion prior to offer of employment. Many employers require a minimum 5-year clean driver history.*

Yes No

Mark the appropriate statement(s) below to indicate how you qualify for interview and/or evaluation for acceptance into the Teamsters apprenticeship program:*

I qualify for evaluation and entry because I meet all minimum qualifications for the apprenticeship. I qualify for evaluation and entry into apprenticeship because I am a military veteran and Helmets to Hardhats participant who completed military technical training school and/or participated in a registered apprenticeship program or related craft while in the military in occupations registered in the transportation industry. I qualify for evaluation and entry into apprenticeship because I work for a contractor who became Teamster Local 959 signatory

Indicate the name of the contractor.

1. If applying for the Construction Truck Driver program. What inspired your interest to be in the Teamsters construction trade? Please explain.*

1. If applying for the Freight Transport Driver program. What inspired your interest to be in the Teamsters freight transport trade? Please explain.*

2. Are there any aspects of the Teamsters trade that concern you?*

3. List some reasons why you are applying for this apprenticeship program: *

4. Give a brief description of the kind of work you think is involved in your trade of interest:*

5. When we contact your previous employer, what will they say about you?*

INTEREST & ABILITY

1. Do you foresee any problems with committing yourself to the program for the full three (3) years, 4,000 hours? *

Yes No

2. Do you foresee any problems with committing yourself to the career for the next 15 to 20 years?*

Yes No

2a) if yes, please explain:

3. Do you agree to abide by the rules and policies established by the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC)? *

Yes No

4. Do you foresee any problems with working under the direct supervision of your assigned journeyworker? *

Yes No

5. 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? *

Yes No

6. Do you have difficulty climbing on and off vehicles or equipment?*

Yes No

6a) if yes, please explain:

7. Do you have any health issues that would prevent you from working in remote locations? *

Yes No

7a) if yes, please explain:

8. Do you have any difficulty performing hard physical labor? *

Yes No

8a) if yes, please explain:

9. Are you able to get to and from work at various job sites anywhere within the geographical area that this apprenticeship program covers (the State of Alaska)? *

Yes No

10. Do you have reliable transportation? *

Yes No

11. Can you think of any restrictions on your ability to take jobs that require you to be out of town or to remote sites for a period of weeks/months? *

Yes No

11a) if yes, please explain: (Include any responsibilities that may preclude you from doing so.)

12. Are you able to attend a twelve-week unpaid training program? *

Yes No

13. Annual unpaid hands-on and classroom training is required at the Alaska Teamster Training Center(s). Do you understand you are required to attend all related classroom training and are willing to comply as required to complete your apprenticeship? *

Yes No

14. Are there any personal situations which may conflict with your training or employment? *

Yes No

14a) If yes, please explain:

15. Are you able to read and understand English? *

Yes No

16. Are you able to hear and understand verbal instructions and warnings given in English? *

Yes No

EDUCATION

1. Select the number of years of formal education you have completed:*

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

2. Are you a high school graduate? *

Yes No

2a) If no, do you have a GED?

Yes No

3. List degrees you have earned: (Degree 1, Major 1, School 1; Degree 2, Major 2, School 2; etc.)

4. Did you ever participate in any kind of vocational technical training or school to work program during or after high school? *

Yes No

4a) If yes, how long was the program:

4b) Did you complete the program?

Option1 Option2 Option3

4c) Name of the training program:

4d) Describe the program:

BACKGROUND

1. Have you ever served in the US military?*

Yes No

1a) If yes, how long?

1b) Which branch?

1c) Which military training schools did you complete, if any?

2. Do you have any issues or situations that will prevent you from having security access onto a Military base?*

Yes No

2b) If yes, please explain.

3. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (Conviction may not automatically disqualify you.) *

Yes No

3a) If yes, explain giving details of arrest and the conviction (include state, year, the charge, the conviction, and sentence):

3b) If yes, was it a felony? (Include class of felony and status):

4. Do you have construction work experience?*

Yes No

4a) If yes, please give a brief description:

5. Do you have freight or warehousing work experience?*

Yes No

6. Have you applied with this apprenticeship program before? *

Yes No

6a) If yes, how many times?

6b) If yes, what year(s)?

7. Have you applied for or participated in any other apprenticeship in any other trade or occupation? *

Yes No

7a) If yes, what program(s)?

8. Are you currently serving an apprenticeship?*

Yes No

8a) If yes, list the employer or apprenticeship sponsor:

9. Do you have a valid Alaska Driver’s License?*

Yes No

9a) If no, please explain:

10. Do you have a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)? *

Yes No

10a) If yes, what class Permit do you have?

11. Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL)?*

Yes No

11a) If yes, what class CDL do you have?

11b) If yes, what endorsements do you have?

12. While operating a commercial motor vehicle have you ever been issued a DOT violation? *

Yes No

12a) If yes, what was the violation and date?

13. Have you lived in Alaska for at least 30 days prior to applying for this program? *

Yes No

13a) If no, when did you move to Alaska?

14. Do you intend to make Alaska your permanent home? *

Yes No

14a) If no, how long to you intend to reside here?

WORK HISTORY

You must submit your Work History for the minimum past 5 years, indicating your present and previous employers.

1. Are you currently employed?*

Yes No

2. Do you have the legal right to work in the United States of America? *

Yes No

EMPLOYER REFERENCES

A resume may be included however this form is required to be completed. Begin with present job and work backward (including military service)

1. Job Position: *

Employer:*

Contact person: *

Phone: *

Dates of Employment: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]*

Hours/Week: *

Wage/Salary: *

List the skills you used to perform on the job: *

Reason for Leaving: *

2. Job Position

Employer:

Contact person:

Phone:

Dates of Employment: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]

Hours/Week:

Wage/Salary:

List the skills you used to perform on the job:

Reason for Leaving:

3. Job Position:

Employer:

Contact person:

Phone:

Dates of Employment: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]

Hours/Week:

Wage/Salary:

List the skills you used to perform on the job:

Reason for Leaving:

SCHOOL/INDUSTRY TRAINING SUMMARY SHEET

It is not necessary to send original or copies of certificates. List all school/training below.

1. School:

Course or Type of Training:

Address (minimum state & city if unknown address)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone

Dates of Attendance: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]

Course Hours:

List the degree or certificates attained during course:

2. School:

Course or Type of Training:

Address (minimum state & city if unknown address)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone

Dates of Attendance: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]

Course Hours:

List the degree or certificates attained during course:

3. School:

Course or Type of Training:

Address (minimum state & city if unknown address)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone

Dates of Attendance: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]

Course Hours:

List the degree or certificates attained during course:

4. School:

Course or Type of Training:

Address (minimum state & city if unknown address)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Phone

Dates of Attendance: [FROM (mo/yr) TO (mo/yr)]

Course Hours:

List the degree or certificates attained during course:

If additional space is needed, use spaces below.

School, Course or Type of Training, Address, Phone, Dates of Attendance, Course Hours, List Degree or Certificates attained during course.

Apprenticeship Application EEOC Supplemental Information Form

Alaska Teamster Employer-Service Training Trust JATC will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Alaska Teamster Employer-Service Training Trust JATC will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

The following EEOC Section is voluntary and not mandatory for acceptance into the apprenticeship - There will be a note at the end of this section letting you know when the voluntary portion has ended.

– PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING –

THE INFORMATION VOLUNTARILY PROVIDED BELOW IS SIMPLY FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) PURPOSES. THIS INFORMATION WILL ASSIST US IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH EEOC REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.

Social Security Number:

Date of Birth:

Gender

Male Female

Military/Veteran Status

Veteran Active Duty

Race: check only one

Hispanic or Latino American Indian Alaska Native Asian Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Black or African American White

Posted Announcement (where)

Name of Teamster Member and Relationship (Family or Friend)

This Concludes the Voluntary EEOC Supplemental Information Section

DOCUMENTATION

(These items must be included in full to process application.)

I have checked the following boxes and attached the information.*

Copy of my High School Diploma or GED (or OFFICAL transcript or College Diploma/OFFICIAL transcript). Readable photocopy of my Alaska Driver License. Copy of my Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles Full Individual Driver Record (Alaska record only). Copy of one of the following Government Issued Documents to comply with the State of Alaska Real ID requirement. (Valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card, U.S. State or Territory Issued Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Valid Permanent Resident Card, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Citizenship)

STATEMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING

I have CHECKED all the above statements to indicate my understanding, and state that, to the best of my knowledge, all information I have provided on this form is true and accurate. I hereby grant permission to all former employers and references listed to disclose any information concerning my past employment and/or qualifications. I agree that any false statements made by me in this application shall constitute grounds for disqualification of my selection or grounds for my discharge if false information is discovered after being selected for apprenticeship.

I hereby apply for an apprenticeship indenture with this sponsor and agree that if selected, I will abide by all Standards, Rules and Policies covered by the Indenture (Apprenticeship Agreement).

By submitting this form, you are (SIGNING) certifying that you have read and understand all of the above, and that to the best of your knowledge the information you provided in this application is accurate, true and verifiable.

Copy of my High School Diploma or GED (or OFFICAL transcript or College Diploma/OFFICIAL transcript).*

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