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Operating Engineer Apprenticeship at Milwaukee Building-Construction Trades Council

Operating Engineer Apprenticeship

at Milwaukee Building-Construction Trades Council

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​The Operating Engineer Apprenticeship Program, coordinated by the Milwaukee Building-Construction Trades Council, is a comprehensive training initiative designed to prepare individuals for careers in operating heavy construction equipment. This program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction to ensure apprentices acquire the essential skills and knowledge required in the field.

Leads to

$76.4k careers

Costs

Free

Takes

4 Years
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Example Career

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

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Hourly Wage

$49,700

$76,410

$94,680

$23.89

$36.73

$45.52

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
   Driver's license
   Acceptance exam
   Physically able to operate heavy machinery

Who do I Contact?

11175 West Parkland Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53224

Quick Facts

Location:  Milwaukee, WI

Type:  Apprenticeship

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency, Driver's license, Acceptance exam, Physically able to operate heavy machinery