JOB DESCRIPTION
Operating
Engineers operate and maintain almost all the engine-powered
machines and equipment used in the construction industry.
This equipment is used to construct highways, dams,
roads, buildings and various other projects. The equipment
includes bulldozers, cranes, loaders, scrapers and other
related heavy equipment.
Local 49 sponsors the following apprenticeship
program:
Operating
Engineer (excavating and grading)
APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM
Applications
for Operating Engineer are accepted on the first Monday
of March, April, June, and July. Applications must be
made in person at:
Operating
Engineers Training Program
40276 Fish Tail Rd
Hinckley, MN 55045
(320) 384-7093
(320)
384-6035
Email:
glindblad@local49training.org
Contact Person
Gary Lindblad
Cell:
(651) 775-9900
Applications
ONLY accepted on the scheduled days at 9:00 AM.
The Apprenticeship Program is a 4,000-hour program,
with at least 144 hours of related training required
each 2,000 hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or in the process of receiving
naturalization (if applicable, applicant must
bring documents).
- Must be a licensed driver with a valid Minnesota
driver’s
license.
- The applicant must be physically able to perform
all duties of an Apprentice Operating Engineer.
HIRING AND
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Once an applicant
meets the basic qualifications, he/she must attend an
orientation session. Applicants must provide a letter
on company stationary from a signatory contractor stating
the company’s intent to hire the applicant as
an Operating Engineer Apprentice.
This apprenticeship
program is 4,000 hours. There is a probationary period
of four months. A minimum of 144 hours of related classroom
instruction per 2,000 hours worked is required.
Note: Due to the
economy and nature of the work apprentices may not be
selected every year.
Transportation
Requirements
Driver License and car required.
Since this program covers the entire state of Minnesota,
workers may be required to travel to where the jobs are,
therefore requiring them to find living accommodations
away from home for periods of time.
Wages
Percentage
of journeyperson wages; varies based on work zones.
Union Dues
Probationary
period - 4 months - dues are $120. The initiation
fee is $280 for apprentices. Union dues are $30 each
month.
More Information
More information
is available at www.oe49training.org
|
