Help Your Students Earn and Learn as Operating Engineer Apprentices

Your Students Can Graduate and Become Operating Engineers

Show your students this video about how they can help build Ohio! 

Operating engineer apprentices get paid to learn as they work, so without going into debt, and with no college degree needed, your students can quickly start building their careers after they graduate from high school.

Led by some of the top operating engineers in the state, they’ll learn in class and in the field how to operate or repair everything from cranes to dozers, to skid steers and other loaders at one of four training locations.

Please show your high school students this video about how they can become operators or maintenance technician apprentices, and the careers they can begin with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18

A free, four-year apprenticeship and training program will teach you how to operate the heavy machinery that builds Ohio.
From the day you begin the Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship and Training program, you can start earning and learning at work sites all across the state.
Join 15,000 Ohioans with a career as an operating engineer, offering great benefits, good pay and a very bright future.
With free training at one of our four regional training sites, you can prepare for and begin your career without taking on college debt.

Application Process

Ready to become an apprentice and start your career?

Step 1: Fill out our application completely and with your correct information. You will receive a confirmation email from us.

Step 2: We will contact you via email or phone to schedule an entrance exam at one of our training sites and you will take the exam. 

Step 3: Once you pass the exam, we will contact you for in-person interviews, and those who qualify can start the apprenticeship program!

Start by Applying Here

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About Us

Training is an extremely important investment and Local 18 is committed to making this investment. We pride ourselves on providing the latest, cutting-edge education for our members. Because a skilled Operating Engineer is our greatest asset.