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Operating Engineer Apprenticeship
Operating Engineer Apprenticeship
at San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council
San Diego Catalog
Apprentices are heavy equipment operators and mechanics for major projects using rock, gravel, sand, or dredging operations.
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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
$54,700
$81,100
$122,980
$26.3
$38.99
$59.13
Admissions
- Minimum 18 years old
- Must pass 3 part test including verbal, mechanical, and math skills
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Strong physical condition