Alaska Operating Engineers Employers Training Trust

The Trust is responsible for the Alaska Operating Engineers Employers Training Center in Palmer, AK which provides training programs for heavy equipment operators, heavy duty mechanics, and service oilers. Some classes are available at the satellite training center in Fairbanks, AK.

The center offers three different apprenticeship programs, as well as journey-level skill improvement courses. If you already have at least two years of experience in either Construction Equipment Operation, Surveying or Heavy-Duty Equipment Repair (as used in Heavy Highway and commercial buildings), you may qualify to join as a journey-level Operating Engineer.

For information and to view schedules visit https://aoeett.org, or call 907-746-3117

Trust Chairman: Jason Alward, IUOE Local 302
Trust Secretary: Ryan Moren, Granite Construction
Labor Trustees: Daren Konopaski, IUOE Local 302; Jason Alward, IUOE Local 302; Lake Williams, IUOE Local 302

Management Trustees: Anton "Tony" Johansen, Great Northwest Inc; Tim Dudley, Secon Southeast Alaska; Chris Taylor, Anchorage Sand & Gravel; Paul Walsh, Brice Construction; Derek Betts, Granite Construction

Administrator: Mike Holcomb
Apprentice Coordinators: Justin Quakenbush (Northern Region) and Kyle Virgin (Southern Region)