What is an Operating Engineer?

Skilled craftsman who operates or repairs heavy construction equipment.

Operating Engineers develop and maintain the country’s infrastructure by building bridges, dams and roadways.

What is an Apprenticeship Program?

From the Middle Ages to Modern Times, Apprenticeships have been instrumental in training

the next generation of skilled craftsmen.

What is an Apprenticeship Program?

Combination of paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person

Governed by a Joint Apprentice Committee and Training Trust Fund made up of representatives from both labor and management

What is an Apprenticeship Program?

Offers workers opportunities to earn a salary while learning the skills necessary to succeed

Offers employers the tools to develop a highly skilled workforce to help their businesses grow

Funded by employer contributions based on hours worked

Branches of Training

Crane Operator (8400 hours) Heavy Duty Repairman (8400 hours) Construction Equipment Operator (6400 hours) Grade Checker (4400 hours) Horizontal Boring Machine Operator (4400 hours) Plant Operator (6400 hours) Dredge Operator (4400 hours) Lubrication Technician (4400 hours) Concrete Pump Operator (4400 hours)

The Operating Engineers Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to specialize in a particular

field/occupation.

Training hours vary depending on occupation.

Types of Training

Pre-apprenticeship Training – 8 week residential training program which includes classroom and hands-on instruction on numerous pieces of equipment

On-the-job Training – apprentices earn while they learn under the supervision of a skilled journeyman

Supplemental Related Training – yearly 2 week residential training focusing on fine-tuning skills within their specialty

Apprentices receive three types of training during their apprenticeship:

Operating Engineers Local 3 Training Center Past, Present & Future

• Knowledge was hoarded, not shared

• Operators worked in pairs, guarding their secrets to cut down their competition

• No formal training or mentoring

The Past

1900’s – 1950’s:How things used to be

“I was trained on the job.”

• 1961 – Proper training began with the job safety supplemented by “related classroom instruction”

• 1963 – Local 3’s safety program received IUOE National Safety Award

• 1968 – Rancho Murieta Training Center was founded

The Past

1960’s:Formal training begins

The Present

• 1,500 Acre training ground for hands-on training

• Campus complete with classrooms, cafeteria, dormitories, and recreation area

• Maintenance shop equipped with latest technologies

Mission Statement

To attract and train the best and brightesttalent available to meet the industry’sneeds for today and for the future, and toprovide training for our skilled journeyworkers through continuing education.

Our Mission is to:

The Present

Training Center is now a state of the art training facility

Full Service Cafeteria

Classrooms

Up to date audio/visual equipment

Classroom instruction includes safety, construction fundamentals, 1st aid, Hazmat, etc.

Classes taught by instructors who are subject matter experts in the field of heavy equipment operation and safety

Simulators

Computer

Hydraulic

Field Instruction

HANDS-ON TRAINING PERFORMING REAL-LIFE WORK TASKS

Equipment Fleet with the Latest GPS Technologies

Equipment Fleet

Loaders Dozers Motor graders Backhoes Excavators Drilling Equipment – vertical & horizontal Forklift – vertical mast & rough terrain Paving Equipment – paver, screed, rollers Scrapers Hydro-excavator Support Equipment Cranes – hydro & tower cranes

Hands-on Training

Paving Class

Loader Class

Crane Training Engine Class

The Future

Good Stewards of the Land

Our continuing goal is to be good stewards of the land and preserve the ecosystem.

• Create buffer zone for noise and visibility (unheard and unseen by neighbors)

• Open space to protect the habitat of endangered plants and animals

• Support free-range grazing practices which promotes native grasses and plants

• Restore habitat equal to the size of the training site with native trees and plants

Why an Apprenticeship Program?

Apprenticeship programs change lives for the better.

• Opportunity to earn excellent wages and benefits to support themselves and their families

• Equal pay for equal work

• Unique opportunity to learn a trade and build a life long career

Apprenticeship programs change lives for the better.

• Carry on the tradition of Union excellence

• Paid on-the-job training provides an affordable educational pathway to students who otherwise would be unable to obtain training or further their educations

Apprentice Wage Rates (hourly)

1st Period $21.052nd Period $22.973rd Period $24.884th Period $26.805th Period $32.54

Apprentice Fringe Benefits$29.33

Apprentice Wages

Testimonial Apprentice Eric Martinez

Apprentice Eric Martinez is one example whose life was changed for the better because of the apprenticeship program.

The apprenticeship allowed Eric to go from gang members and foster homes to a career in the construction industry.

“It’s been really good. It’s a different mindset on life. It’s responsibility, it’s paying my bills. It’s a career”

Success Stories

Testimonial Apprentice Sabrina Martin “During my apprenticeship with Local 3 I gained the basic foundation of who I am and what I value.

Commitment means getting to work on time everyday. I gained skills as an operator that I can pass on to the next apprentice who follows me.

My view of life and work ethic are described in these words: If that guy can do it, then so can I.”

Success Stories

Life after Apprenticeship

After completing their required training hours, apprentices become JOURNEY-LEVEL operators. As Journeymen and women, they are able to:

• Pass on their skills and knowledge to the next generation

• Achieve economic independence, creating a better life for themselves and their families

Life after Apprenticeship

Contribute to their Communities

• Apprentices and journeymen create a skilled, organized workforce, helping individual employers make money and stay in business

• Support the economy by purchasing homes, vehicles,and other consumer goods

• Actively participate in their communities by remaining strong Union members and becoming politically active in support of working families

Supporters of Apprenticeship Programs

President Obama “whether it is a bachelor’s degree, an associates degree, a journeyman’s card from an apprenticeship program, having a credential beyond your high school diploma: that’s the surest ticket to the middle class …”

Barak Obama

The Obama Administration pledged $200 million to support apprenticeships in an effort to boost vocational education, workforce training and job creation.

Supporters

Supporters of Apprenticeship Programs

Governor Brown“ you’ve got to get these building trades men and women doing stuff. That’s what makes America…”

Jerry Brown

Governor Brown has significantly expanded California apprenticeship programs. The 2015-16 budget included $876 million for career technical education and other job training initiatives.

Supporters

California Division of Apprenticeship Standards

The CA DAS uses the Operating Engineer’s Apprenticeship Program as a model of excellence to assist in the development of other apprenticeship programs.

“I want to use you as an example for a new State program…” Steve GutierrezApprenticeship Consultant, CA DAS

Meet the Staff It Takes a Team

Tammy Castillo, Director of Apprenticeship

Greg GasawayGeneral Superintendent

Patrick Grisby, Sr. Coordinator

Administration

Doug Albright, Crane Supervisor

Robert Gianelli, Master Mechanic

Matt Hilton, Field Foreman

Administration

Coordinators

Cat Lytle Billy NeelyJenny Crist Holly BrownEddie Estrada Mark Fagundes Randal Miller Not pictured: Danny Roles

Instructors

Back Row: Mike LoreaJD FriendJeff Coppa

Front Row: Tracy MayesMichelle BickleDwayne Spray Hank Smith Rodney Buck Jim McChesneyChris Gascon Robert GianelliDwayne PlummerJim Baldridge

Support Staff

Back Row:Elsa GilLiza ConwayMiriam Ortiz

Front Row:Karie Sutter Pauline McCullough

Cafeteria and Housekeeping

David Perez

Belinda Beshara

Judy Silvey

Lourdes Cruz

Karen Johnson

Rita Moreno

Maintenance & Security

Nathan Gallup

Fred Garlanger

Program Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old• Possess a valid CA Driver’s License • Reside in Northern California • Be eligible to work in the United

States (i.e.: valid SSN)• Achieve a passing score on an

Assessment Test

The End

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