Union apprenticeship program sponsored by the International Union of Operating Engineers in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors which recruits and trains people who are interested in careers in operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
Degrees offered
Certificate
School accreditation
Approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship Council and registered with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Yes
School setting
Setting
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
17,220
County
Kittitas
Additional information
Three apprenticeship programs, which vary in length, offered are construction equipment operator, heavy duty repairperson/mechanic, and hoisting engineer. Students receive classroom and on-the-job training.
Student Body
Enrollment
Annual apprenticeship enrollment varies year to year.
Costs
Program costs
Applicants may need to pay for their own safety vest, hard hat, and work clothes. They must also join the Operating Engineers Union and pay the association dues.
A waiver of the diploma or GED may be granted to applicants who show proof of two or more years of work in the construction industry.
Application requirements
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate
Required for all students
Interview
Required for all students
Exams
Applicants must also complete a math and reading exam and pass a drug test.
Other admissions information
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to speak and write English, be physically and mentally able to perform the work of the trade, and have a valid driver's license. Applicants who wish to transfer from another local must be approved by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.
