What does an Operating Engineer do?
Operating Engineers operate heavy construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, pavers, trench excavators and many other kinds of equipment used in constructing buildings, dams, airports and highways. They also work in the sand and gravel, cement and asphalt industries. Operating Engineer apprentices can also become heavy equipment mechanics working on diesel engines, transmission and electrical systems in state of the art equipment.
Working conditions
The work is outdoors and can depend on the weather. Bad weather can shutdown jobs, generally the equipment is not operated in snow or heavy rain. The average operator may work between 1200 and 1500 hours per year depending upon their job skills.
What are the Programs specifics?
Length of program – 4 Years 6000 Hours of on-the-job training Classroom instructions on Saturdays Starting pay 60% of journeyman rate with increases every 1500 hours
What do I need to apply?
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have a current drivers license
High school graduate or GED
Complete an oral interview
Complete a 6-week pre-apprenticeship program.
Drug tested
Where do I apply?
IUOE LOCAL 478
240 Cheshire Road Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 237-3962 (800) 841-0478
John Daddona Apprenticeship Coordinator
Email: John.Daddona@local478benefits.org
Website Links:
IUOE Local 478 www.local478.org
International Union www.iuoe.org
Facebook Page
https://iuoelocal30.org/
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