Job Description:
Operating Engineers are responsible
for the safe operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment
such as cranes, backhoes, loaders, scrapers, bulldozers, rollers, etc.…
used in the construction of buildings, factories, roads, dams, power plants
and bridges.
Working Conditions:
Operating Engineers work outdoors
in any kind of weather, under rough and sometimes hazardous conditions.
Public transportation is seldom
available or suitable because of job location and varied working hours;
therefore, dependable transportation and a valid drivers’ license are essential.
Interest and Temperament: Operating
engineers should enjoy working with machines, be mechanically inclined,
able to do routine, repetitive work as part of a team, able to learn correct
safety habits and be self-disciplined.
Recommended High School Courses:
General math, science, physics,
reading
Terms of Apprenticeship:
4 years on-the-job training
minimum accumulation of 4000 on-the-job training hours
5 to 7 weeks each year classroom and training site time
apprentices will be paid at the negotiated apprenticeship rate for on-the-job
training based on the class of machine being operated
Basic Requirements:
Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of indenture.
Prior to final acceptance, a doctor’s certificate of examination will be
required. A certified drug test will be required before indenture, at the
Program’s expense.
Applicant must reside within the jurisdiction of Operating Engineers Local
#66, and have been a resident for at least six (6) months.
Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.
Applicant must have a valid PA or OH drivers’ license and have dependable
transportation.
Applicant must submit a non-refundable processing and testing fee.
Applicant must pass all phases of
various written and manual job-related tests as required.
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Terms of Apprenticeship:
4 year apprenticeship. On the job
training. 192 hours of related classroom and shop instruction per year.
Journeyman certificate upon completion.
Admission Requirementsof the J.A.C.:
Minimum age of 17.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Pass the qualifying math test.
Sponsored by union contractor.
Scholarship loan agreement.
Drug testing.
Contact:
Operating Engineers Local Union
No.
1375 Virginia Dr., Suite 101
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Mr. John Pine, Coordinator
Telephone (215) 591-5282
Fax (610) 834-0678
International
Union of Operating Engineers |
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Terms of Apprenticeship:
4 year apprenticeship. On-the-job
training. Minimum of 144 hours of related classroom and shop instruction
per year. Journeyman certificate upon completion. Credit at
Community College of Allegheny County towards an Associate Degree in Construction
Supervision or Construction Estimating.
Admission Requirement of the J.A.T.C.:
Minimum age of 18.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Pass the qualifying test.
Able to do 2 weeks of Pre-Job Training.
Doctors statement of physical ability.
Scholarship Loan Agreement.
Drug testing.
Valid drivers license.
Dependable transportation.
Contact:
Western PA Operating Engineers JATC
107 Operators Way
New Alexanderia PA, 15670-9602
Mr. Steve Columbus, Apprentice
Administrator
Telephone (724) 668-2244
Fax (724) 668-8146
For more information please visit
the Western PA Operating Engineers website at: www.wpaoperators.org |
