Proud, Skilled, Productive, Committed
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What Makes Us Unique
Operating Engineers Local 3 strikes a perfect balance between past and future. As the largest construction trades local in the United States, we represent a membership of hard-working, dedicated craftsmen who are constantly evolving their skills, while adhering to the vision our founders held. From humble beginnings, we grew, honoring working people’s values and serving a highly-trained workforce. Let us serve you.
What Makes Us Unique
Operating Engineers Local 3 strikes a perfect balance between past and future. As the largest construction trades local in the United States, we represent a membership of hard-working, dedicated craftsmen who are constantly evolving their skills, while adhering to the vision our founders held. From humble beginnings, we grew, honoring working people’s values and serving a highly-trained workforce. Let us serve you.
Join Us
We don’t just find people jobs; we find them careers … for a lifetime. We teach them skills, wherever they’re at on their journey, whether they’ve never operated a piece of a equipment or want to learn how to use GPS on a dozer. We also teach them wherever they’re at geographically. With four elite training centers across our four-state jurisdiction, you can get trained in California, Nevada, Utah or Hawaii. It’s easy, and the rewards are immeasurable.
Join Us
We don’t just find people jobs; we find them careers … for a lifetime. We teach them skills, wherever they’re at on their journey, whether they’ve never operated a piece of a equipment or want to learn how to use GPS on a dozer. We also teach them wherever they’re at geographically. With four elite training centers across our four-state jurisdiction, you can get trained in California, Nevada, Utah or Hawaii. It’s easy, and the rewards are immeasurable.
Women in the Trade
There’s a reason this is called a brotherhood and sisterhood. You become a member of a proud family when you become a member of Local 3. Watch this video produced by KEEN utility at the OE3 JATC Training Center.
Women in the Trade
There’s a reason this is called a brotherhood and sisterhood. You become a member of a proud family when you become a member of Local 3. Watch this video produced by KEEN utility at the OE3 JATC Training Center.
What our members have to say
“Joining Local 3 was the best thing that ever happened to me. I appreciate the difference in my wages.”
JUAN DAVILA / 18 YEAR MEMBER / GRADESETTER
“The retirement is excellent. The Health and Welfare has always been good for my family.”
MIKE ROBERTSON / 65 YEAR MEMBER / RETIREE
“I tell people all the time about my career with Local 3. I’m proud of it. They should join!”
CHRIS BOBLITT / FOURTH-STEP APPRENTICE