Operating Engineer at Operating Engineers Local 513 JATC

Operating Engineers Local 513 JATC sponsors this union apprenticeship for heavy equipment operators based in Silex, MO. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, Local 513 works closely with area contractors to provide apprentices with meaningful field experience on real construction projects. Apprentices begin earning wages immediately upon entering the program.

The four-year program is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience operating cranes, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, and other heavy construction equipment. Technical coursework covers equipment safety, preventive maintenance, load calculations, and construction site procedures.

After completing all program requirements, apprentices achieve journeyman status as Operating Engineers. This credential opens doors to well-paying careers on highway, utility, building, and heavy civil construction projects. Local 513 union membership supports graduates with organized labor protections and access to ongoing training opportunities throughout their careers.