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TO APPLY, CONTACT: Jim Hunt, Coordinator Ironworkers Local 396 Joint Apprenticeship Construction Training School 6301 Knox Industrial Drive St . Louis, MO 63139 314/644/1550 ext . 2223 jimhunt@stl-cts .org

Rebar also strengthens structure integrity and requires highly skilled ironworkers.

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WORK DESCRIPTION: Operating Engineers are the skilled personnel operating and maintaining the heavy equipment required in modern construction and are vital in civil and industrial projects, including tunneling, power plants, and quarries. Operating Engineer tasks are focused on the operation of a variety of machinery including cranes, dozers, front end loaders, rollers, backhoes, graders, excavators, skid steers, pavers, dredges and more.

Becoming an Operating Engineer requires good hand-eye coordination and a high level of physical stamina. Almost all the work performed by Operating Engineers takes place outdoors, in all kinds of weather and conditions.

TRAINING PROGRAM: The Operating Engineer Apprenticeship is a three-year scheduled training program, which combines classroom study with on-the-job training. Each year, apprentices must attend a minimum of five weeks of scheduled training, complete and pass a performance test, and work a minimum of 300 on-the-job hours each year in order to advance to the next level. More information is on our website: www.oelocal513training.com.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 17 years of age or older (may not start until 18) Valid Driver’s license Copy of high school diploma or G .E .D . DD-214 (if applicable) Proof of residency within Local 513’s jurisdiction APPLICATION PROCESS: Must apply in person at the Operating Engineers Training Center at 75 Highway F, Silex, Mo . Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a .m . to 3 p .m . (except holidays) .

TO APPLY, CONTACT: Operating Engineers Training Program I .U .O .E . Local No . 513 75 Highway F Silex, MO 63377 573/485-2200 Fax: 573/485-2240 Email: info@oelocal513training .com

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