Operating Engineer at Phillips Heavy Equipment Services, LLC

Phillips Heavy Equipment Services, LLC sponsors this non-union Operating Engineer Apprenticeship in Tooele, UT. As an employer-sponsored program, it offers a direct pathway into the heavy equipment industry with hands-on training guided by experienced professionals in the field.

The apprenticeship is four years in length and structured around 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside seasoned operators learning to handle construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, compactors, and graders. Technical instruction covers equipment operation fundamentals, routine maintenance, safety procedures, and site reading skills. Apprentices are compensated from the start and receive increasing pay as their skills develop.

Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level Operating Engineers capable of working on a variety of construction and earthmoving projects. For those interested in building a career with Phillips Heavy Equipment Services or pursuing opportunities in Utah's growing construction sector, this program provides practical, employer-connected training.