Your Road to Success
Utah
Earn While You Learn!
Become highly skilled and in demand
We produce conscientious, skilled journey persons who are well-rounded and proficient in operating and maintaining heavy equipment and who have industry-related safety credentials.
To achieve this goal, we provide continuous learning opportunities for our apprentices and journey-level operators.
Utah Training Center
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Requirements
Applicants are tested and interviewed before being accepted into the program. Applications are available at the Local 3 Administrative office located at 8805 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070. Please be prepared to present valid identification at time of application. (Drivers’ license and Social Security card)
Apprentices are required to attend 160 hours of related training annually. Minimum qualifications testing is conducted by a written exam as well as by a hands-on practical exam.
Note: The majority of training classes are scheduled in the winter months. Dress appropriately. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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The Utah JATC conducts Certified Crane Operator (CCO) certification for many Local 3 members as well as many members of other locals. Contact the JATC office for more information at:
(801) 664-6934
Information
In Utah, apprentice Lube Service Technicians (LSTs) reach journey-level status after working 4,000 hours on the job, or roughly two to three years under normal economic circumstances. Equipment and crane operators reach journey-level status after working 6,000 hours on the job, or roughly three to four years. Mechanics reach journey-level status after working 8,000 hours on the job as an apprentice, or roughly four to five years.
Improve your Skills
Journey-Level-Equipment Training Includes:
- Dozer
- Scraper
- Loader
- Excavator
- Mini-excavator
- Rubber-tired backhoe
- Blade
- Forklift
- Skid steer
Other Classes, Including Certifications Include:
- Grade reading
- Gradesetting
- HAZMAT
- First Aid
- MSHA
- OSHA-10
- OSHA-30
- Rigging & Signal Person
- GPS dozer
- GPS rover
- 50-hour Pre-CCO crane training
- CDL
- Forklift
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APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR OAHU RESIDENTS
Application Period: July 6 – 17, 2026
The application period for our apprenticeship program will be open exclusively to Oahu residents from July 6 – 17, 2026. Please note that applications will not be accepted prior to these dates.
We encourage you to review this information carefully and ensure all required documents are prepared in advance.
Eligibility Requirements:
Please refer to the “Requirements” tab to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
Required Documentation:
- A valid Hawaii Driver’s License with an Oahu address
- Completed high school transcripts (with graduation information), or GED/C-Based test transcripts confirming successful completion with your score. Diplomas will not be accepted.
For Big Island and Maui County residents, we will be accepting applications in 2027.
This tab will be updated when dates are set and when we start accepting applications.
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