On-the-Job
Apprentices are paid while learning new skills on the job.
In the Classroom
Learn from the decades of experience our staff accumulated.
In the Field
Real world, in-the-field training gets you ready for the job.
Earn as you Learn
Apprentices work on the job with journeypersons or skilled workers in the same trade.Serious Experience
The Wisconsin Operating Engineers take training very seriously. Our well-equipped training facility in Coloma, WI is a tremendous resource for union members wanting to pick up new skills or brush up on the latest developments in areas like Telescopic Crane Operation, Directional Boring, Excavator Operation, and much more. It’s also a great opportunity for workers with little to no experience to get a running start on their career. In addition to training, we also take our apprentices’ time seriously by providing them with a generous and consistently rising hourly wage while they train.Training in Action
Putting Veterans to Work
Personal Testimonies of the benefits of being an Operating Engineers
Rachel talks about how much an operator can make starting out.
Jason talks about the Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Just how much money can you make as an Operating Engineer?
Check out the State of the Art Training Center
Meet the Instructors that make our training the best in the country
Advice on an Awesome Career as an Operating Engineer
A Great Career Choice for Veterans
Building a Future to be Proud of with the Operating Engineers