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Hire Operating Engineers
IUOE Operating Engineers provide contractors with a highly skilled, safety-trained workforce capable of operating and supporting the equipment essential to today’s most demanding projects. Our members bring deep experience across heavy equipment operations, hoisting and lifting, pipeline work, equipment maintenance, and surveying—allowing contractors to staff projects with confidence.
From site preparation and excavation to large-scale public infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects, IUOE Operating Engineers contribute to efficient workflows, strong safety performance, and consistent quality. Their training, professionalism, and adherence to industry standards help reduce risk, improve productivity, and support on-time, on-budget project delivery.
Whether your project requires specialized equipment operators, certified crane and hoisting professionals, or skilled support personnel, IUOE Operating Engineers deliver the expertise and reliability contractors need to succeed.
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Fact vs Fiction on Hiring Union
Truth: Qualified, skilled operators through quality work and high productivity lower overall job costs.
Truth: IUOE local unions offer various wage rates on all equipment. In addition, nearly all locals have state and/or federally-approved apprenticeship programs where operators receive a lower wage rate while they develop their skills.
The employer has the right to discharge for cause and to determine qualifications of employees.
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IUOE locals are the primary point of contact for training, labor agreements, workforce needs, and member services. Use the IUOE local directory to find contact information and learn more.