Operating Engineers operate and maintain heavy construction equipment such as cranes, excavators, loaders, pile drivers, and hoists. They use this equipment to excavate, move, or grade earth, erect structural steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials.
Operating Engineers Local 4 JATC (Eastern MA)
Length of Apprenticeship: 4 years 600 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours of on-the job training.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must complete drug testing and a physical
- Must be physically able to perform duties
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must reside in the jurisdiction of Local 4
Application Process:
Applicants must contact the Apprenticeship and Training Program for information regarding application acceptance dates. Applicants must complete aptitude testing.
Contact Information:
John Gaffny, Jr., Coordinator Operating Engineers Local 4 JATC
1 Engineers Way Canton, MA 02021
Tel: (781) 821-0306
Email:office@local4training.org
www.local4training.org
Operating Engineers Local 98 JATC (Western MA, Western NH, and VT) Length of Apprenticeship: 4 years 600 hours of classroom training and 6,000 hours of on‐the‐job training.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
- Must Pass a Mandatory Drug Test and Physical.
- Must have residency within the jurisdiction of Local 98
- Must pass aptitude test.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Application Process:
Contact JATC for application acceptance dates. Applications must be completed in person at Local 98’s union hall located at 2 Center Sq., East Longmeadow, MA 01028‐0217. The economy has a great influence on how many individuals will be admitted into Local 98’s apprenticeship program.
Contact:
Nick Girolamo, Training Director - IUOE Local 98
40 Hudson, Drive, Southwick, MA 01077
Tel: (413) 998-3230 Fax: (413) 998-3630
Email: NGirolamo@local98.org
www.iuoelocal98.org
