Operating Engineer at Int'L Union Operating Engineers Lu #138 Etc Li
at Int'L Union Operating Engineers Lu #138 Etc Li in Brookhaven, NY
About This Program
The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138 sponsors this union (JATC) apprenticeship for heavy equipment operators in Brookhaven, NY. Based on Long Island, Local 138 works with area contractors to place apprentices on a range of commercial, residential, and civil construction projects throughout the region. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program and receive wage increases as their skills and experience grow.
This four-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop proficiency operating cranes, excavators, backhoes, and other heavy equipment common to Long Island's active construction market. Classroom instruction covers rigging and load calculations, hydraulic systems, equipment maintenance procedures, and safety regulations including OSHA standards.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman Operating Engineers, ready to take on skilled positions on Long Island's many infrastructure, site development, and building construction projects. Union membership through IUOE Local 138 provides access to collectively bargained wages, health benefits, and retirement savings, supporting a financially stable career in the heavy construction industry.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
4 years
What to Expect as an Operating Engineer Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~30 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~108 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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