WPA Operating Engineers JATP

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our retired administrator, Neil Marisa on receiving his 40-Year Honoree Pin with Local 66.

05/06/2026

04/20/2026

Applications being accepted for the Fall 2026 Class. Deadline is June 30, 2026 to apply. Orientation starting in September.

02/28/2026

Proud of our own Robyn McGhee representing women in the trades for Operating Engineers!

When the explosion thundered through the U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, Renee Hough thought her life was over. She was about 500 feet away when the blast went off in August. The experience left her in therapy for her mental health. Nearly 30 years ago, her job in the male-dominated

12/22/2025

Apply by December 31, 2025!

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12/09/2025

Learn how to become an Operating Engineer!

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12/08/2025

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11/22/2025

A Career You Can Build With Your Hands! Western PA Operating Engineers Mechanics Program

​There's no better place to learn the heavy-duty skills that power the construction and industrial sectors of Western Pennsylvania than with Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local 66. Our mechanics program provides top-tier training that leads to a stable, high-paying career.

​Take a look at the essential work our apprentices are doing:

​Powering Up: Getting hands-on with a diesel engine install—critical training that ensures our equipment is reliable and powerful.
​High-Tech Diagnostics: Learning to troubleshoot and fix complex emissions systems on a Kenworth dump truck. Our program evolves with the technology!
​Back in Action: The satisfaction of seeing a big repair through, like installing a cylinder head on a Caterpillar rock truck. Precision and safety are paramount.
​Want to join the best mechanics in the business? Find out how you can start your journey with the Local 66 Apprenticeship! https://www.wpaoperators.org/

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