The Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program Training Site is situated on 231 acres in New Alexandria, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. Various types of heavy construction equipment ranging from skidsteers and forklifts to cranes and bulldozers are available for training by both journeymen and apprentice Operating Engineers.
Numerous designated equipment training areas, a large maintenance shop, multiple classrooms and offices, are all part of the complex. During field training Operator Apprentices are assigned to a specific machine and are under the supervision of a skilled and experienced instructor. Over the course of the program field training includes instruction on at least 5 major types of heavy equipment that would commonly be found on construction projects.
During classroom instruction you will receive training in hazardous material handling, equipment maintenance, mechanical systems and reading grade stakes, as well as techniques used in the operation of various machines.
Numerous designated equipment training areas, a large maintenance shop, multiple classrooms and offices, are all part of the complex. During field training Operator Apprentices are assigned to a specific machine and are under the supervision of a skilled and experienced instructor. Over the course of the program field training includes instruction on at least 5 major types of heavy equipment that would commonly be found on construction projects.
During classroom instruction you will receive training in hazardous material handling, equipment maintenance, mechanical systems and reading grade stakes, as well as techniques used in the operation of various machines.
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As part of the selection process you will be required to take a test and receive a passing score on various related concepts.
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Future Road Builders is a career awareness tool created by Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania.
Through games, videos, imagery and assessment tools, this free app explores a virtual highway construction project and uncovers the skills needed to be a heavy and highway construction apprentice.
Get real insight into just what it means to be a construction professional.
Web site of Local 66 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
Organized in 1901 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Local 66 represents nearly 8,000 members in a 36 county area of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
Web site of the International Union of the Operating Engineers (IUOE).
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the I.U.O.E.
Members can also register for classes at the IUOE's International Training & Education Center at this website.
A trade association for contractors in the heavy, highway, railroad and utility construction industry in western Pennsylvania.
Organized in 1901 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Local 66 represents nearly 8,000 members in a 36 county area of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
Web site of the International Union of the Operating Engineers (IUOE).
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the I.U.O.E.
Members can also register for classes at the IUOE's International Training & Education Center at this website.
A trade association for contractors in the heavy, highway, railroad and utility construction industry in western Pennsylvania.
The Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program ("the Program") will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants, apprentices or journeyworkers 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.
The Program 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 Program 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.
These classes are only available for Local 66 members who are in good standing and have worked within the last year under a contract in which contributions are made to the Apprenticeship Program.
If you are interested in attending any of the listed classes, you now have the option of signing up for several of our classes on-line or calling the Apprenticeship Office at 724-668-2244 to register.
After your account is established you'll be able to register and manage a portion of your classes on-line.
If you are interested in attending any of the listed classes, you now have the option of signing up for several of our classes on-line or calling the Apprenticeship Office at 724-668-2244 to register.
After your account is established you'll be able to register and manage a portion of your classes on-line.
What if I already have extensive experience operating heavy equipment or as a mechanic technician?.
The Program has an Accelerated Advancement Procedure for those apprentices who demonstrate an outstanding skill and knowledge of the trade.
Apprentices who qualify can be advanced in status up to and including that of journeyworker.
Public transportation is seldom available or suitable because of job location and varied working hours.
Up to 45 college credits may be awarded by a local community college to those who successully complete the Operators program.
The Program has an Accelerated Advancement Procedure for those apprentices who demonstrate an outstanding skill and knowledge of the trade.
Apprentices who qualify can be advanced in status up to and including that of journeyworker.
Public transportation is seldom available or suitable because of job location and varied working hours.
Up to 45 college credits may be awarded by a local community college to those who successully complete the Operators program.
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