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Apprenticeships IUOE Local #487 1425 NW 36th Street Miami, FL 33142 305-634-3419 Phone 305-634-4314 Phone 305-633-0698 Fax |
Apprentice and Training Program Job Description Operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, front-end loaders, forklifts, concrete pumps etc. Operating Engineers represents operators, mechanics, oilers, fuel trucks drivers, lowboy drivers, riggers, signal persons and a variety of other skilled trades. Salary Range Starting salary is between $10.00 and $10.87 per hour or 50% to 55% of journeymen wages depending on experience, with wage increases possible every six months. During your last six months wages are at 85% of journeymen wages. After a three-month probation apprentices may qualify for benefits such as family health insurance, pension plan, life insurance, dental and eye care. Requirements Copy of Birth certificate. Training Description This is a three year nationally recognized training program. It is registered with the Florida Dept. of Education and Broward County School Board. Consisting of three years (6000 hrs.) on the job training, (200 hrs.) of classroom training, and (200 hrs.) hands on training. Note there are no fees charged for this program. Future If you have an interest in operating or maintaining heavy equipment, have a responsible attitude and a good work ethic and don't mind working outside in hot dusty or even greasy conditions, then becoming an Operating Engineers is the trade for you. Skilled operators earn very good wages and benefits and right now there is a big demand for skilled operators. For More
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