OPERATING ENGINEERS

SKILLED TRADES

Operating Engineers2024-11-27T09:11:13-06:00
Operating Engineer | WRTP

Operating engineers are responsible for operating and repairing heavy equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, bulldozers, front-end loaders, and compressors.

SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES

  • Math

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Mechanical Ability
  • Physical Stamina
  • Fast-paced Thinking & Reacting
  • Communication

  • Hand/Eye Coordination
  • Comfort with Heights
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Decision-Making

CLASSES

  • BASIC ARITHMETIC

  • GENERAL MATH
  • GEOMETRY

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
  • 6,000 HOURS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
  • 520 CLASSROOM HOURS

COMPENSATION

$0
HOURLY
$0
ANNUALLY
*Compensation details per Building Advantage’s 2024 wage rates
*Skills, Class, Education, and Training details per our partner Building Advantage
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