Operating Engineer at OPERATING ENGINEERS 150 Geothermal JATF
at OPERATING ENGINEERS 150 Geothermal JATF in Wilmington, IL
About This Program
Operating Engineers 150 Geothermal JATF sponsors a registered Operating Engineer apprenticeship with a geothermal focus in Wilmington, IL. This employer-sponsored program trains apprentices to operate specialized equipment used in geothermal energy and construction applications, a growing area within the broader construction and energy industries. Apprentices are paid throughout the training period.
The four-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive hands-on training operating drilling rigs, excavators, and other equipment associated with geothermal installation and site work. Technical instruction covers equipment operation and maintenance, site safety, environmental considerations, and the technical principles behind geothermal systems.
Completing this apprenticeship positions graduates as Operating Engineers with specialized knowledge in geothermal applications — a skill set relevant to both traditional construction markets and the expanding renewable energy sector. The program offers a practical, paid route into a specialized trade with growing demand across Illinois and nationally.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
4 years
How to Apply
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.
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