The growing demand for trades jobs has opened new windows of opportunity. Apprenticeships provide expert, reputable training for young individuals looking for a career in construction.
Operating Engineers operate and maintain heavy and portable construction equipment. They are the men and women who run bulldozers and scrapers on highway projects, cranes on building projects, hydraulic backhoes on sewer and water line installations, as well as large machines like asphalt plants. Their work is often seasonal in nature with considerable exposure to weather, especially when their machinery has an open cab.
Length of Program
The apprenticeship program spans approximately four years with 6,000 hours on both “on-the-job” and classroom training.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age
Possess high school diploma or GED
Must be US citizen or legally emigrated alien living in Michigan
Live in the geographical area as specified for each individual training program conducted by their local
Applicants are expected to possess good reading and math skills, good mechanical skills and good hand-eye coordination
Must be physically fit and pass a drug test, as well as pass an aptitude test and a series of interviews
They must also complete a two-week pre-apprenticeship program covering safety and preventative maintenance while also being provided a general industry overview
Contact Information
Detroit – Operating Career Center
1550 Howard St.
Detroit, MI 48216
Tel: (313) 532-5345
Toll Free: (888) 256-9610
Stationary Career Center
1550 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
Tel: (313) 532-5345
Toll Free: (313) 255-6448
