Operating Engineer at International Union of Operating Engineers ITEC

The Operating Engineer Apprenticeship offered by International Union of Operating Engineers ITEC is a union JATC program located in Crosby, TX. Backed by one of the most recognized unions in the construction industry, this program gives apprentices a structured path to becoming skilled heavy equipment operators.

This four-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience operating equipment including bulldozers, cranes, loaders, and excavators, while classroom coursework covers equipment inspection, preventive maintenance, safety standards, and operational techniques for various job site conditions. Pay increases are typically tied to progression through the program.

Graduates complete the program as journeyman Operating Engineers, equipped for careers on heavy construction, pipeline, industrial, and civil infrastructure projects. Union membership through IUOE provides access to benefits, continued training opportunities, and job placement support across a wide network of signatory contractors.