OPERATING ENGINEER
APPRENTCESHIP READINESS PATHWAY

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Table of Contents

Pathway Overviews ....................................................................................
Operating Engineers Basics ......................................................................
Course Descriptions ...................................................................................
Pathway Perks .............................................................................................
Earning Credits ............................................................................................
Hands-on Experiences ................................................................................
Contractor Panels ........................................................................................
How to Enroll ................................................................................................
Next Steps - Apprenticeship .....................................................................

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Pathway Overview

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Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year Jackson County Schools will partner with Stride/K12 and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 132 to offer the Operating Engineer Pathway. This pathway is offered through Ravenswood and Ripley High Schools.

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Students participating in the pathway will take a series of classes that will prepare them to apply to the IUOE Local 132 Joint Apprenticeship program. Students may enroll in courses for the coming school year to complete the pathway. These courses are a part of the school’s daily schedule and are also available to students enrolled in the Jackson County Schools Virtual School program. Home school students may also enroll for the courses through the Virtual School program.

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Operating Engineer Basics

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Whether it’s the roads you travel on, the bridges you cross, the buildings and complexes where you work... It’s a good bet they were built and are operated and serviced by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

Operating Engineers survey the sites, make the cuts, and hoist the steel and slabs. They operate the bulldozers, the motor graders, the backhoes, the cranes helping to form and shape the infrastructure and skylines. Lots of opportunities are available in this diverse career.

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In addition to the above wages, IUOE 132 members are offered top of the line health and welfare benefits, as well as annuity and pension plans. For more info click this link: IUOE 132 Apprenticeship program.

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Course Descriptions

There are currently four (4) courses offered in this pathway: 

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CAR022 Construction Explorations 
Course Length: One semester 

This course provides students with an introduction of the basic equipment used in the construction industry. Students learn about basic equipment operations and job responsibilities. This course prepares students to use concepts pertaining to safety, maintenance, mathematics and communication that Operating Engineers may experience.  

MFG010 Basic Grade & Construction 
Course Length: One semester 

In the construction industry, grading is the work of ensuring a level base, or a grade with a specific slope. Grade construction work is needed in almost any building project, from laying a building foundation, to landscaping, or even roadwork. In this course, you will be introduced to core equipment used in the staking process, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in the construction industry. Communication processes used in the construction industry for interpreting and setting grade are also an important part of this course. Finally, you will learn mathematical concepts related to the construction industry for grade staking. 

Course Descriptions

MFG201: ALV BASIC CONSTRUCTION Equipment Fundamentals 
Course Length: One semester  

In the construction industry, the proper use of heavy equipment is necessary to ensure quality work and a safe work environment. In addition, being able to recognize and determine the use of specific heavy equipment will create a more efficient work team. Heavy equipment is used in almost any construction project, from building a house to excavating for a new road. In this course, you will be introduced to core equipment used by operating engineers, as well as their maintenance needs. Communication processes used by operating engineers, rigging and signaling practices, safety awareness and mathematical concepts related to the construction industry are also covered.  

MFG202: ALV BASIC MAINTENANCE of Mobile Equipment 
Course Length: One semester  

This course focuses directly on maintenance of mobile equipment through a series of engaging tutorials. A major focus of the course is on maintenance safety including such topics as LOTO. Other topics include tools and fasteners, preventative maintenance principles, engines, intake and exhaust, fuel systems, coolant systems, filters and filtration, lubrication systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, tires, and tracks and undercarriages. 

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Pathway Perks

Students in the Pathway: 

- Earn high school credit and credit towards the apprenticeship.

- Get hands-on experiences at the IUOE Local 132 Training Center in Medina, WV.

- Meet local contractors to learn about their businesses, how to apply for positions and engage in Question & Answer sessions.

- Learn about Apprenticeship with IUOE Local 132.

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Earning Credit

Students receive high school elective credit for all four (4) courses.


Each course is 0.5 credit (1 semester).


Students will receive 7.5 hours of related training credit with the IUOE Local 132 Apprenticeship program for each of the four (4) courses.

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Hands-on Experiences

Students in the pathway receive hands-on training during Experience Days hosted by the IUOE Local 132 Training Center in Medina, WV. They will learn to operate equipment, complete safety checks, tour the facility, and meet training center staff.  

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