The District 545 Training site is open to members of IUOE Local 158 in good standing as well as District 545 registered apprentices.
Premium equipment training and certification programs:
- NYS Crane Certification
- Forklift
- CDL training
- Excavator and backhoe
- Dozer and loader
- Robotic equipment (Brokk)
- Asbestos
- CPR
- Confined space
- Disaster site worker
- MSHA
- HAZMAT
- Always dress for work conditions at the training center. Boots, hard hats, and safety glasses are essential. No sneakers or casual
clothing are acceptable for outdoor training. - You must be current on your monthly dues.
- All classes start promptly at 8:00 AM.
- Sign up for classes by calling the site or union hall, faxing a class sign-up sheet, or use the calendar to register.
- Be sure to indicate which date you are coming, if more than one is offered.
- NYS Crane Certification
- Forklift
- CDL training
- Excavator and backhoe
- Dozer and loader
- Robotic equipment (Brokk)
- Asbestos
- CPR
- Confined space
- Disaster site worker
- MSHA
- HAZMAT
- Always dress for work conditions at the training center. Boots, hard hats, and safety glasses are essential. No sneakers or casual clothing are acceptable for outdoor training.
- You must be current on your monthly dues.
- All classes start promptly at 8:00 AM.
- Sign up for classes by calling the site or union hall, faxing a class sign-up sheet, or use the calendar to register.
- Be sure to indicate which date you are coming, if more than one is offered.
Do you want to become an apprentice in District 545?
Your journey starts here!
- Resume
- Proof of high school diploma/GED
- Proof of any current certifications
You must complete:
- 480 training hours
- 4,100 hours working for a signatory contractor
The average apprentice completes our program in 4 years.
District 545 2024 Apprenticeship Application Dates:
June 11 & 13
July 9 & 11
August 13 & 15
September 10 & 12
October 8 & 10
Please stop in to the District 545 Union Hall (5612 Business Avenue, Cicero, NY 13039) on any of the above dates between the times of 7:00am and 2:00pm to fill out an application.
Notice of nondiscriminatory policy as to students:
The Local 158 Training & Apprenticeship Fund admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.