IUOE Local 701

06/05/2026

Blueprint Reading for Stationary Engineers
Dates: August 10, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
Students will be exposed to various subjects related to blueprint reading, such as blueprints, construction materials, construction methods, specifications, branding, and quantity takeoff.
Students will spend approximately 70% of classroom time with hands-on labs utilizing a variety of the prints and specifications that are most often used as reference and guidance for the Stationary Engineer. Specific emphasis on owner branding, electrical, HVAC, and
plumbing prints, and their use in the industry.

Program: Stationary (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
10 Enrolled / 18 Max

06/04/2026

Excavation Operations
Dates: July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
The IUOE Training and Education Center will be offering the Excavation Operations course for Operators with skill levels of beginner through advanced. This 40-hour course will include classroom instruction and hands-on training. Classroom instruction topics will include machine safety, working around utilities and OSHA regulations that apply to trenching/excavation activities. Hands-on will consist of machine control familiarization, benching and sloping techniques, slot dozing and backfill operations. Upon competition of this course, the member will understand trench safety techniques and how to move dirt efficiently.

Program: H&P Construction (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
7 Enrolled / 8 Max *LAST SEAT*

06/04/2026

Data Center Operations
Dates: September 09, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
Data Center Operation is a core skill for Operating engineers. This course will introduce the student to Data Center equipment found in mission-critical facilities where power supply and environmental control interruption is not acceptable. The program will cover an overview of the Data Center safety guidelines (OSHA 10, NFPA 70e), basic electrical theory and power distribution, switch gear operation, emergency generators, manual & automatic transfer switches, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), battery types and handling procedures, Data Center specific HVAC equipment, chilled water systems, rules governing work in a Data Center, airflow management, fire risk mitigation and suppression, and general techniques used in these facilities. This will also include hands on exercises in our classroom Data Center simulation.

Program: Stationary (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Educationon Credit: No
3 Enrolled / 15 Max

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06/03/2026

Semi-Annual is just a few days away!

Looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday June 6th.

05/30/2026

NEXT SATURDAY June 6th

Semi-Annual is officially one week away! Who’s coming to join the talk on Union business?!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Please join me in honoring our service members that laid down their lives for our freedom this Memorial Day. Remembering you today, remembering you always.

05/23/2026

Saturday June 6th 11AM - 4PM

The countdown has begun for the Summer Semi-Annual meeting. One week from today - Who will we see there?

05/22/2026

Bulldozer Operations
Dates: July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Location: Crosby, TX

Course Description
The IUOE Training & Education Center will be offering classes in all areas of bulldozer
operation from beginner through advanced.
Topics covered:
Working on Slopes
Slot Dozing
Backfilling
Cuts and Fills
Working with Grade Control
Program: H&P Construction (NTF)
Certificate: No
Continuing Education Credit: No
6 Enrolled / 7 Max *LAST SEAT*