Operators Local 234

Operating Engineers Local 234
Union
Training Center
Union
Training Center
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) represents over 400,000 working people across the United States and Canada. Members of the IUOE are primarily operating engineers, who work as heavy equipment and crane operators, pipeliners, mechanics, and surveyors in the construction industry, and stationary engineers.

Operating Engineers Local 234 are the driving force behind Central Iowa’s construction and infrastructure projects. Our highly skilled members operate and maintain the heavy equipment that builds the backbone of our communities—cranes, bulldozers, excavators, and more. From moving earth and setting steel to paving roads and installing utilities, our work ensures precision, safety, and efficiency on every job site.

Operating Engineers are not only experts in handling machinery but are also trained in advanced technology, safety protocols, and environmental practices. Whether constructing skyscrapers, highways, or wind farms, Local 234 members are proud to lay the foundation for Iowa’s growth and progress.

Operating Engineers Local 234

Jurisdiction

Operating Engineers Local 234 Jurisdiction Map
Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operators 234 Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Operators Local 234

Operating Engineers Local 234

Apprenticeships

Apprentice Operators learn safe and productive operation on all types of heavy machinery such as: cranes, forklifts, excavators, motor graders, dozers, scrapers, loaders, etc. on construction sites along with general machine maintenance.

APPRENTICE WAGES:

Apprentice starting wages vary by local union contract but are a percentage of the journeyworker wage package, with incremental increases throughout the apprenticeship. Apprentices receive such benefits as health insurance and pension.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Our application process is open on a year-round basis. Applications are available online at www.local234.com under the Apprenticeship and Training tab or you may stop by our office to pick one up.

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING:

In addition to 6,000 hours of training received on the job, an apprentice will attend 144 hours per year of related training at our training facility. The related training will consist of, but will not be limited to:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Operating Engineers Local 234

Contractors

Ace Construction

5095 NW 114th St. Grimes IA 50111

515-986-4479

515-986-3703

Architectural Wall Systems Co.

6601 Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA , 50266

Suite 100

515-255-1556

515-255-1510

Baker Group

1600 SE Corporate Woods Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021

515-262-4000

515-266-1025

Brooner & Associates

P.O. Box 1137, St. Joseph, MO, 64502

816-232-5418

816-364-5934

CECO Concrete Construction

Overland Park, KS, 66214

816-459-7000

816-459-7735

Cedar Valley Steel, Inc.

22 - 41st Ave SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404

319-373-0291

319-373-8451

Champion Crane Service

1136 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA ,50313

515-266-1234

515-266-1943

Corell Contractor, Inc.

1300 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

515-221-9669

515-238-5439

Crane Rental & Rigging

5125 Beisser Drive,Grimes, IA, 50111

515-262-5885

Danny’s Construction Company, Inc.

1066 West 3rd Ave Shakopee IA 55379

952-445-4143

952-445-4337

Dawes Rigging & Crane

PO Box 44080 , Milwaukee, IA, 53214

414-453-7979

414-453-7979

Des Moines Asphalt

5550 NE 22nd, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Suite 100

515-266-5173

Elder Corporation

5088 E University Ave Des Moines IA 50317

515-266-3111

515-265-4565

Forrest & Associates, Inc.

817 SW 9th St Des Moines IA 50309

515-283-0497

Hallet Materials

3888 Walnut Woods Dr , Des Moines, IA 50316

P.O. Box 3365

515-266-5172

515-266-9857

J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.

330 East Delevan Drive, Janesville, IA , 53546

608-754-6601

608-754-6601

Kelly Cortum Inc.

340 Wright Road Norwalk IA 50211

515-981-5491

Kiewit Industrial Co

1000 Kiewit Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68131

402-342-2052

https://www.kiewit.com/

L.H. Sowles

3045 Hwy 13, #100 , Eagan, IA , 55121

651-287-9700

651-287-9710

M.A. Mortenson Co.

P.O. Box 710, Minneapolis, MN, 55440

612-522-2100

612-287-5430

Miron Construction Company

PO Box 509, Neenah, IA , 54957

920-969-7000

920-969-7399

Neumann Brothers, Inc.

1435 Ohio Street, Des Moines IA, 50314

515-243-0156

515-243-0165

https://www.neumannbros.com

Northwest Rebar

6285 NE Industry Dr, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313

515-986-0380

https://northwesterection.com/rebar-steel-reinforcement/

Northwest Steel Erectors

5125 Beisser Drive Grimes IA 50111

515-986-0380

515-986-0384