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The work of an Operating Engineer is complex, varied, challenging and rewarding.
Our members can be found working behind the scenes in a variety of industrial, commercial
and institutional facilities including office buildings, government agencies, hospitals,
theaters, television studios, and power plants to cite a few. Operating Engineers
are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems and
equipment related to Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Refrigeration,
Steam Production, Power Generation, and other mechanical/electrical work.
Local 30 is a progressive trade union with an excellent track record of preparing
its members for successful careers through specialized training. We strive
to develop each member's skills and maximize their potential for growth. Members
may select from among a series of course offerings to individualize their training
and focus on areas of concentration of greatest benefit to them.
The Apprenticeship Training Program offers a curriculum designed to prepare an entry-level
applicant for a career in Engineering. Apprentices benefit from a cooperative
learning experience which incorporates theoretical classroom instruction and practical
application in shop classes and on-the-job training. Upon completion, the
graduate apprentice is ready for a lifetime of employment as a mechanic, technician
or engineer.
The Skill Improvement Program offers advanced classes in the fields of Engineering.
Available to all interested Local 30 members, these courses empower the individual
by building on basic theory. Members who successfully complete these courses
improve their opportunities for advancement, which can provide a better future for
themselves and their families.
Local 30's Apprentice Training and Skill Improvement programs are continually reviewed
and revised to keep pace with the dynamics of our changing industry and the needs
of our members. In assisting our members, as they achieve their personal and
professional goals, we strengthen our Local Union and ensure a prosperous future
for generations of Engineers to follow.
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