There are various ways to obtain heavy equipment training in the Manitoba area. The best way to narrow down your options is by doing an inventory on the knowledge and experience you currently have. Most employers require heavy equipment operator certification, operator hours, and experience performing heavy equipment maintenance. The different types of training are apprenticeships with a company or heavy equipment union, on the job training, university training, or training from a heavy equipment operator school.
Heavy equipment training by an International Union of Operating Engineers in Manitoba
Another great option would be to receive training from a operators union. Here you will earn quality training as well as build a network of relationships to support you throughout your career.
Local 828
86 Main St.
Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A1J8
Office Phone: (204) 687-7123
Local 987
244 Cree Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W1
Office Phone: (204) 786-8658
Website: http://www.oe987.mb.ca/
Heavy equipment apprenticeships and public training options in Manitoba
The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba Inc. (OETIM Inc.)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Training
- Crane Operator Courses
- Online Courses / Computer-based Training
- Other Courses
Rae’s Training & Consulting
466 Robin Hood Crescent,
Winnipeg, MB R2K 2C1
Telephone: 204-654-0879
Provides on site training on the following heavy machines: excavators, loaders, forklifts, aerial device scissor and boom types, and skidsteer loader.