Welcome to the International Union of Operating Engineers website.  We are the  largest  supplier of trained, qualified heavy equipment operators,  mechanics, and support personnel in the State of Connecticut.   We have been providing our members with high paying jobs and benefits and meeting contractors staffing needs for over 90 years. 

We welcome questions about our programs from qualified journeymen heavy equipment operators.  If you wish to talk to a representative about joining Local 478, please click on the button "Join Local 478".  If you want to know what your rights are under the Connecticut Prevailing Wage Law, we have a section devoted to explaining the law and a listing of the prevailing wage rates.  If  you are interested in what we offer for Training or Apprenticeship, please visit that section of our site.

Contractors or other employers wishing to be able to hire from our pool of  qualified, trained, experienced members, contact any of our Business Agents listed in our staff directory.  They will meet with you and explain all of the benefits of  being able to hire your workers from our hiring hall.

*Members may enter the Members only section by logging in on the left side of the home page*

If you are interested in becoming a member, or signing up your company with one or more employees; contact:

Duane Gates dgates@local478.org 203-288-9261 x280 

Nate Brown nbrown@local478.org or 203-288-9261 x278

Thanks for everyone who came by to test their skills in our Crane simulator at the

2008 CONEX Connecticut show!