Apprentice
Apprenticeships last 3 years. Oncethe member completes their apprenticeship, they are considered a journeyman. Apprentices receive their training at the apprenticeship and on the job with union contractors.
Contractor (General Contractor)
The job of general contractors is to oversee the day-to-day operations of projects in the organization. General contractors are considered seasoned experts. Often, they hire specialized subcontractors who will be working on some part of the work. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in construction management may be required. Their experience in the industry is highly coveted as they are qualified to bid on public infrastructure projects. General contractors and subcontractors often hire union workers to perform the work necessary to complete the job.
Heavy Equipment Operator (Operating Engineer)
“Heavy equipment” is the blanket term for numerous types of machines: cranes, bulldozers, front end loaders, rollers, backhoes, graders, dredges, hoists, drills, pumps, and compressors are just some of the equipment used by operating engineers. We are also called hoisting and portable engineers because the equipment we operate lifts and/or moves.
Journeyman / Engineer
Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
A journeyman is an experienced worker whose role will vary on the line of industry where one is involved. A journeyman would be considered a master craftsman.
Stationary Engineer
Stationary engineers perform work on boilers and steam systems; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; building automation systems; diesel engines, turbines, generators; pumps, piping, and compressed gas systems; refrigeration and electrical systems and numerous other physical plant functions (i.e equipment that remains in place and does not need to be moved such as heavy equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, etc). We are called stationary engineers because the equipment we operate is similar to equipment operated by locomotive or marine engineers except it is not in a vehicle that moves.
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