In this episode of Building Wisconsin TV, we'll see how natural gas is being used for reliable base power generation to provide a bridge to the future. We'll begin with Terry McGowan from the Wisconsin Operating Engineers at their training campus in Coloma WI. Terry explains how power provides the fuel for construction [...]
We'll start this episode of Building Wisconsin TV in Watertown to check out the replacement of the Main St. bridge that was first built in 1844 as a wood structure. In 1881 an iron made bridge was rebuilt and again in 1931 the bridge was rebuilt and became known as the Cole Memorial [...]
Building Wisconsin TV features the members of Operating Engineers 139 to learn more about the construction of a Solar Power Project near Wisconsin Rapids. Host Stuart Keith meets up with Matt Benner from AZCO, Matt Mashuda from Mashuda Contractors, Tim Kreft from Alliant Energy and Terry McGowan, President of Operating Engineers 139 in [...]
In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we’ll learn how side boom tractors are used in excavating. Host Stuart Keith meets with Terry McGowan from Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 and Josh Retzleff from KS Energy Services. Stu first travels to Coloma WI to check out the required training and then to Wrightstown WI to watch the installation of a natural [...]
Today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV features the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center in Coloma WI. Host Stuart Keith meets with Terry McGowan from Wisconsin Operating Engineers to learn about the classroom, heavy equipment and on-the-job training that comes with a Wisconsin Operating Engineers apprenticeship. Click here for more information and check out the Careers Tab on the Building Wisconsin [...]
In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets with Terry McGowan from WI Operating Engineers Local 139 and Josh Retzleff from KS Energy Services to learn about side boom tractor operation. Stu goes first to Coloma WI to check out the training required and then to Wrightstown WI to watch [...]
As springtime comes and road construction season begins, it's a good time to remind folks that there are at least $50,000 reasons to train to become a Wisconsin Operating Engineer. There's equal opportunity for men and women, too. Check out today's video from Building Wisconsin TV to learn more and if you think [...]
Today's video from Building Wisconsin TV features excavating using side boom tractors. Host Stuart Keith travels to WI Operating Engineers Local 139 Training Campus in Coloma WI to check out the training required. Then he meets with Terry McGowan from Operating Engineers Local 139 and Josh Retzleff from KS Energy Services at a [...]
In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets with Terry McGowan from Operating Engineers Local 139 and Josh Retzleff from KS Energy Services to learn about excavating using side boom tractors. Stu goes to Coloma WI to check out the training required and then to Wrightstown WI to watch excavation [...]
For years, the Building Trades have hosted Career Days designed to recruit high school students who might be interested in an apprenticeship instead of college. Now with career portals and online course offerings, recruiting happens all year long. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, we feature the Wisconsin Operating Engineers pre-apprenticeship course [...]