Operating Engineer Programs

​Minimum Qualifications
18 +
Driver’s license (DD-214 for veteran credit)
High school diploma/GED (waived if applicant has min 2 years in construction along with 70% on math and reading test
Social security card or I-9 Verification
Pass physical exam
Proficient in English
Complete math and reading tests
​Clean drug test
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Application Process
Applications due in November for selection and training the following spring
Applications are available at www.oetraining.com or from the training office
Qualified applicants will be notified of time and place to appear for interview
​Top applicants are required to complete one-week safety and orientation training in Ellensburg, WA

Washington State 
16921 Vantage Highway
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509-968-3203
JATC@oetraining.com
​www.oetraining.com
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Training Coordinators
​Karl Magnusson
509-859-4510
​Karl@oetraining.com

​Shannon Watson
509-859-1623
Shannon@oetraining.com​

Starting Apprentices
$32.90 - $35.44 Wages
$24.47 Benefits
$57.37 - $59.91 Total
Journey Workers
$47.73 - $58.09 Wages
$24.47 Benefits
$72.20 - $82.85 Total