Operating Engineer at Ft. Washington Operating Engineers

Ft. Washington Operating Engineers sponsors this apprenticeship for heavy equipment operators in Fort Washington, PA. This non-union program connects apprentices with local construction employers in southeastern Pennsylvania, providing structured field training on active jobsites alongside technical classroom instruction. Apprentices are paid from the beginning of the program, allowing them to build savings and skills simultaneously over four years of training.

The program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction spread across four years. Apprentices gain experience operating excavators, bulldozers, cranes, pavers, and other heavy construction equipment. Classroom coursework covers equipment operation fundamentals, safety regulations, hydraulic systems, preventive maintenance, and OSHA compliance requirements relevant to heavy construction sites.

Upon completing the program, graduates are equipped with the practical skills and hands-on experience needed to work as competent heavy equipment operators on construction projects throughout the Fort Washington area and greater Pennsylvania region. This earn-while-you-learn program offers a practical, direct pathway into a skilled and in-demand construction trade.