4660 South 60th Street
Omaha, NE 68117
402-733-1600
Four (4) year
apprenticeship
The operating engineer
operates various types of construction heavy equipment: bobcats, backhoes, cranes, front end
loaders, graders, bulldozers, etc.
Lubricates and maintains equipment.
Needs to be able to identify when equipment is not functioning properly
and makes repairs to same.
Basic Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age
High school education or
G.E.D.
Physically fit to
perform work of the trade
Valid drivers license
Able to work long hours
when required
Familiarity with
construction is helpful
Most of the work will be
performed outdoors
The apprentice will
receive increment wage rate increases based on a percentage of the journeyworker
rate.
The apprentice will be
required to attend related training classes, most likely in the evenings and
winter.
Condensed Work
Experience:
Operation of various
construction heavy equipment
(backhoes, cranes, derricks, draglines, bulldozers, front end
loaders,
trenching machines, bobcats)
Rigging
Operating signals
Use of grade instruments
and grade stakes
Various machine repairs
and adjustments
Welding
Care and maintenance of
machines
Safety
Applications taken year
round
Benefits include: Pension
Plan, Health Insurance, Training and Education
