Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship & Training Fund

Our Apprenticeship and Training Program is designed to assist our member, both NEW and Experienced, to acquire and gain the knowledge and skills to be safe and productive members of the heavy equipment operation and maintenance trades.

Job Specifications

Location

OH

Workplace

On-site

Salary

+22/hour

Published

3 days ago

Type

Apprenticeship

Career Level

Entry Level

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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Building a Better Tomorrow! Our Maintenance Technician Programs aims to equip you to work on all types of equipment and their systems to help keep the contractor's fleet in productive operating condition.


The Need: Our Maintenance Techinician program began in 2020, the Ohio Operating Engineer's Apprenticeship Program was started in 1965, to meet the demand for heavy equipment operators and maintenance technicians in the construction industry. If accepted, you will receive intensive training in many areas that will assist you on your journey.The Work: Our apprentices are employed through the union hiring hall and are dispatched to work in accordance with the union referral system. Apprentices work with our signatory contractors performing equipment operation duties or maintenance as required. The Cost: The is no cost to the member for the training. The Ohio Operating Engineers Training Program is an INDUSTRY SPONSORED AND FUNDED registered Apprenticeship Training Program. The sponsors of this program are the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18, the Ohio Contractors Association, and the Ohio Building Chapter of the Associated General Contractors.

Learn more at this link: IUOE Local #18 Apprenticeship


Requirements

To apply for the IUOE Local 18 (Ohio Operating Engineers) apprenticeship, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain dependable transportation. Applicants must also pass a DOT physical exam, a background check (no felonies in the last 7 years), and a drug screen

The Requirements: To become a journey level heavy equipment maintenance technician, a person must complete four (4) years of apprenticeship training. There is a minimum of 1,280 onsite training hours required, which will include classroom, shop, and other related training. There are written and performance tests that will be included.

Questions? 

Contact Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship

Phone: 1.888.488.9997

Email: centraloffice@local18training.com

Head office: 1184 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215


Additional Information

Trade Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers