| Operating Engineers Local #49 |
Clayton Johnson |
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1765 County Road 16 SW
Rochester MN
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5075355869 |
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5075355879 |
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www.local49.org |
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Organization
The International Union of Operating Engineers was organized on December 7, 1896. Operating Engineers Local 49 was chartered June 10, 1927.
Nature of Trade
Operating Engineers operate and maintain almost all of the engine-powered machines and equipment used in the construction industry. This consists of highways, dams, roads, buildings, and various other projects. They also operate bulldozers, cranes, loaders, scrapers and other related heavy equipment to move earth, drive piling, pour concrete and place steel.
Apprenticeship Training
An operating engineer apprentice must serve a minimum of 3 years with 4000 hours of on the job training, including probation. During their apprenticeship, they are required to keep written records of their work and progress and report monthly. Also during this time, apprentices are required to attend classroom instruction and off-the-job training at least 144 hours each year. Contact Training Director - Gary Lindblad at (320) 384-7093 or link to Local 49's Training Center (www.local49training.org) for detailed information.
Qualifications
In order to meet the minimum requirements, an applicant must meet the following:
- Must be 18 years old
- Must have completed a high school diploma or GED certificate
- Must be an American citizen or in the process of becoming a citizen
- Must be a resident of the area covered by this apprenticeship program
- Must have a valid drivers license with knowledge that may eventually be required to obtain a chauffeur's license
- Must be physically able to perform the work
Application, Selection and Hiring Process
Applications are taken through the Local 49 Training Center (www.local49training.org).
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