IUOE Local 406 Apprenticeship Program Heavy Equipment Operators

09/04/2026

Apprenticeship & Training Update Apprenticeship

• 57 total apprentices currently in the program.
• 25 of the 34 new students have shown strong participation in training.
• 65 new applications have been received so far in 2026. A noticeable number are coming from out of state after seeing information on Facebook.
• Interview Day was held August 14. Deep South and Boh Bros participated and interviewed apprentices.
• 8 apprentices received second interviews with Boh Bros.
• Deep South has picked up 3 additional apprentices, bringing their current total to 22 apprentices.
• Jonathan Whittington and Christian Allen have graduated from the program. Their graduation certificates have been delivered or mailed.
CDL & CCO Incentive Programs
• Four $2,500 CDL incentive checks were issued, for a total of $10,000.
• 5 additional members are currently working through the CDL process.
• One of those members does not currently have the required work hours and may not qualify before the permit expires.
• 5 members are working toward CCO certification.
• One member is waiting to reach the required 2,000 work hours before submitting for the CCO incentive.
Training & Employment
• Apprentices continue to receive classroom and hands-on training at the training site.
• Davis-Bacon certificates and employee-address information were updated following Interview Day.
• We continue working with contractors to place apprentices and increase employment opportunities.
Equipment / Auction
• The Miller welding machine, EZGO golf cart, and Grasshopper mower have been delivered to Henderson for auction as parts/repair equipment.
• The Ford 4000 tractor has also been delivered to Henderson for auction.
• The Ford 6000 tractor with the 10-foot Bush Hog is being prepared for the online auction as a package, with a $3,000 reserve.
Training Site
• We continue making repairs, performing maintenance, and improving equipment and facilities at the training site.
• Work continues on keeping equipment operational and disposing of equipment that is no longer economical for the program to maintain.
We appreciate everyone who continues to support our apprentices, training programs, and efforts to increase employment opportunities.

09/04/2026

UPCOMING WEBINAR: "Preventing Su***de in Construction: Actions Anyone Can Take to Help" will be 9/15 at 6 PM ET. Join CPWR, the Roofers, and CIASP to learn how to have the tough conversations and steps to take to prevent workplace harassment and violence. Register today and submit questions in advance: https://tinyurl.com/57kjp82j

09/03/2026

🔙 Throwback Thursday! 🔙

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and celebrate some of our apprentices who have graduated and are now excelling in their careers as Heavy Equipment Operators! 👷‍♂️🚜

It’s always rewarding to see where hard work, dedication, and the skills learned through apprenticeship can take you. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see what the future holds!

To all of our graduates: We hope you’re doing well and continuing to excel in your careers! Keep up the great work, keep learning, and keep moving forward. 💪

Once an apprentice, always part of the family! 🦺👏

09/02/2026

🎉The Unions Power America Celebration is coming up! 🎉Mark your calendar for 9/7 at 6 PM ET. That’s when Union Plus will go LIVE to reveal the 2026 winners and hand out more than $340,000 in prizes to the union members who power America.
No Purch Nec. Ends 9/7/26 at approx. 7pm ET. See Rules at unionplus.click/unionspoweramerica.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

The Hurricane Hunters are investigating Tropical Storm Edouard this morning to get a better look at the storm’s current strength.

We’ll get an update from the National Hurricane Center on Edouard’s intensity and forecast at 7 AM.

09/01/2026

Tropical Depression Five has been upgraded to tropical storm Edouard. NWS Lake Charles will host a live social media briefing at 10:30 PM tonight to discuss the latest on Edouard and it's expected impacts across the region. We'll also answer your questions live. See you at 10:30. ~ Donald Jones

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Need help now? You can contact the National Su***de Lifeline at 988. For construction-specific su***de prevention resources, see https://tinyurl.com/peczy8n2

08/31/2026

📢 Attention Apprentices! 📢

Looking for a way to earn 16 hours of training without having to take time away from work?

We are offering Sexual Harassment & Ethics Online Training! 💻📱

This is a great opportunity to complete your training right from your phone, tablet, or computer — making it especially convenient when work is busy and you can’t take off to attend class at the Training Site.

✅ 16 hours of training
✅ Complete it online
✅ Work around your schedule
✅ No need to miss work to attend in-person class

Take advantage of this opportunity to stay on track with your apprenticeship hours while balancing your work schedule.

📱 Train when it works for you!

If you have questions or need more information about the online training, contact the Training Site.

08/29/2026

🎉 August EOT Test Results! 🎉

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our August EOT test! We hope you gave it your best and put your hard work and preparation to the test. 💪📚

Congratulations to everyone who passed! 🥳👏 Your dedication and hard work are paying off, and we’re proud of your accomplishments!

If you were a first-time candidate for your CCO, you may be eligible for the CCO Incentive Program. For more information, please call the training site at 985-542-4322 and ask to speak with Mrs. Haylee.

Keep pushing forward and reaching your goals! 🦺🚜