Operating Engineer at International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99 Joint Apprenticeship Committee

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99 Joint Apprenticeship Committee offers a union Operating Engineer apprenticeship in Upper Marlboro, MD. This JATC program represents the full training infrastructure of IUOE Local 99, connecting apprentices with employer partners and union resources to deliver comprehensive, paid preparation for careers in heavy construction equipment operation.

The program runs for four years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under the guidance of journeymen on active construction sites, gaining experience with cranes, excavators, bulldozers, graders, and other heavy machinery. Technical classroom instruction covers operational safety, equipment mechanics, site procedures, and trade regulations at both the state and federal level.

Graduating apprentices earn journeyman status with IUOE Local 99, a credential recognized throughout the Washington, D.C. metro and Maryland construction industries. Journeymen benefit from union wages, healthcare coverage, pension contributions, and access to a strong network of signatory contractors across the region.