Apprenticeship & Training Request For Application

Request For Application

• An Operating Engineer Apprentice is not indentured to an employer, but is under the direct charge to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
• During their Apprenticeship, they are required to keep written records of their work and progress and report monthly.
• The three (3) year Program consists of 6000 hours of on-the-job training.
  • During this time, Apprentices are required to attend classroom instruction and off the job training at least 144 hours each year.
  • The Apprentice receives a graduated wage rate during their term of training, starting wage of $18.50 per hour plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension) with additional increases during the program.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be a resident of Local 234 jurisdiction. (Whole state of Iowa - does NOT include: Scott, Clinton, Cedar, Muscatine, Des Moines, Louisa and Lee counties).
• Will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the Apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• All applicants shall have a valid drivers’ license.

• Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.
• All applications will remain on file through the next selection process.
• The Joint Apprenticeship Committee will schedule interviews on an as needed basis.
• After completing all the requirements of the application process, your name will be put on the list for entry into the program, as openings occur.

Apprenticeship Application

• Step 1 = $18.50/hr - Plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension)
• Step 2 = $19.70/hr - Plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension)
• Step 3 = $20.90/hr - Plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension)
• Step 4 = $22.10/hr - Plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension)
• Step 5 = $23.30/hr - Plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension)
• Step 6 = $24.50/hr - Plus $9.25 benefit package (Health Ins/Pension)