Apprenticeship
Operating Engineers Local 487: Operating Engineer
Operating Engineers Local 487
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A U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship delivering paid on-the-job training in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Apprentices develop skills in crane, excavator, and grader operation under journey-level supervision, earning progressive wages toward a nationally recognized credential in the construction industry.