Operating Engineer at Operating Engineers Lu #15 Jac

Operating Engineers Local 15 JAC sponsors this union (JATC) apprenticeship for heavy equipment operators in South Ozone Park, NY. Located in the heart of the New York City metro area, Local 15 works with signatory contractors across one of the most complex and active construction markets in the world. Apprentices earn wages from their first day and benefit from union wage progressions throughout their four years of training.

The program requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction spread across four years. Apprentices learn to operate cranes, excavators, pile drivers, and other specialized equipment used in urban construction, underground work, and infrastructure projects. Classroom coursework addresses rigging safety, equipment mechanics, load calculations, safety regulations, and professional conduct on union jobsites.

Completing the program qualifies graduates as journeyman Operating Engineers with the credentials to work on New York City's most demanding construction and infrastructure projects. Local 15 union membership provides access to negotiated wages, benefits, and a professional community that supports career growth throughout the region's thriving construction industry.