Operating Engineer at Wyoming Operating Engineers JATC
at Wyoming Operating Engineers JATC in Bar Nunn, WY
About This Program
Wyoming Operating Engineers JATC sponsors this union Operating Engineer Apprenticeship located in Bar Nunn, WY. As a JATC program, it brings together labor and management partners to deliver structured, high-quality training for heavy equipment operators serving Wyoming's construction, energy, and infrastructure industries.
The program is four years in length and includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to operate and maintain heavy equipment including excavators, cranes, graders, and compactors on active job sites. Technical instruction addresses safety regulations, equipment maintenance and inspection, operational best practices, and site grading fundamentals. Apprentices earn wages from their first day on the job, with pay increasing at regular intervals throughout the apprenticeship.
Upon completion, apprentices are recognized as journeyman Operating Engineers with credentials valid across union construction sites in Wyoming and beyond. The energy and construction sectors in Wyoming provide consistent opportunities for qualified operators, making this apprenticeship a strong launchpad for a durable trades career.
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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