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Careers in the Construction Trades: Operating Engineers

Posted Tuesday, December 15, 2009

9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Operating engineers operate heavy construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, pavers, trench excavators and many other kinds of equipment used in constructing buildings, dams, airports and highways. Operating engineers also work in the sand and gravel, cement and asphalt industries; in the shipyards; on water dredges, oil refineries and oil pipelines; in sewer and water construction; in ports of major cities and many other industries. Most work is done outdoors and depends on the weather.
Join us as our presenters discuss the required apprenticeship program, on the job training, safety, wages and the employment outlook in this important construction trades career area.

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Career Exploration Series

Guests

A veteran, licensed Operating Engineer

An “apprentice” Operating Engineer

Additional Information

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech Ohio IP Networks Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or by December 10th. A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA or NOR2TH member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy of the p.o. or the p. o. number to 216-916-6361.

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