Operating Engineer at Operating Engineers Lu #14-14B Jac
at Operating Engineers Lu #14-14B Jac in Flushing, NY
About This Program
Operating Engineers Local 14-14B JAC sponsors this union (JATC) apprenticeship for heavy equipment operators in Flushing, NY. Serving the New York City metropolitan area, Local 14-14B is well-established in urban construction and infrastructure work, and its apprenticeship program is designed to produce highly skilled, safety-conscious equipment operators. Apprentices earn union wages from the beginning of the program, with pay advancing as skills are demonstrated.
This four-year program is built around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active construction sites throughout the region, operating cranes, excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment in the demanding urban environment. Technical instruction covers rigging and signal operations, hydraulics, safety regulations, equipment inspection, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Graduates earn journeyman Operating Engineer credentials upon completing all program requirements, qualifying them for careers on New York City's large-scale building, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects. IUOE Local 14-14B union membership offers union wage protections, health benefits, and pension contributions that provide long-term financial security in the trade.
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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