IUOE Local 49

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49
Represents 15,000 heavy equipment operators throughout Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota

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Everyone wins in our partnership with St. Paul Public Schools and industry players. What an opportunity for high school students to explore the field of equipment operation!
#OperatingEngineers #HeavyEquipment #CareerExploration #HandsOnLearning

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Members Angela Johnson and Ritchie Ferguson working for Ames Construction in Edina, MN.
#heavyequipment #operatingengineers

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Local 49 was chartered June 10, 1927, and we’re working to produce a history book telling the story of Local 49’s first century. We’re asking members and employers to submit photos for possible use in the book or other media. Details here: https://t.co/b4t4VgK2Ar

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Members Chet Miller, Corey Schulz and Peter Eustice working for Ditch Creek Landscape building a retaining wall on the I-94 Gap Project near Monticello, MN. #OperatingEngineers #HeavyEquipment

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Local 49 members Jaime Roa, Carter Kruse and Ben Scheevel paving on Martin County 50 for Ulland Brothers South in Truman, MN.
#OperatingEngineers #heavyequipment #roadconstruction

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Jeff Pedersen, a.k.a. The Big Unit, working for CKC on an amphitheater project in Minneapolis. #OperatingEngineers #HeavyEquipment

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A GoFundMe has been set up for Brother Chaz Brunton. "On May 5th, he was rushed to the ICU at Regions Hospital ... [with] Guillain-Barré Syndrome — a rare neurological disorder that attacked his own nervous system and left him completely paralyzed."
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Welcome to recently signed Kurilla Contracting. Pictured are owner Austin Kurilla, left, and Local 49 member Tyler Kurilla on a project at North Lions Park in Crystal, MN.
#OperatingEngineers

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This is the Veterans Memorial Bridge project, Mankato, MN, Ames Construction. Photo by member Ritchie Ferguson.
#MemorialDay #OperatingEngineers

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Local 49 remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. #MemorialDay2026

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Congrats to member Mike Fick, who retired today after 29 years with Amrize, formerly known as Aggregate Industries. He worked at the Elk River pit. Enjoy your well-earned retirement!
#operatingengineers #retirement #union

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Congratulations to our 2026 Local 49 scholarship winners!

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Members, join us tonight in Minneapolis for food from La Tapatia, followed by the General Membership Meeting!

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Members Dylan Vargo, Jessica Paulson and Andrew Reinert working for K OConnor LLC and Diversified Paving milling asphalt at the Meeker County Fairgrounds in Litchfield, MN.

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Local 49 operators Mike Bauer, Josh Huff, Jon Parker, Mike Kvestad & Mike Bartelt working for BCM on the St. Clair streets and alleys project.

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Our Operating Engineers Pathway showcases a range of opportunities open to high school students. Thanks to Rochester Sand and Gravel for hosting a recent hands-on event that introduced students to asphalt paving. Learn more about the Pathway: https://t.co/JKtczvuCAE

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Members Matt Kurtz and Patrick Blake working for Frattalone Construction tearing down the Seven Points Mall/Calhoun Square in Minneapolis. #OperatingEngineers #HeavyEquipment

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We couldn’t have done it without these industry partners!

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Local 49 was proud to work with @SPPS_News, MNVA, @SPPortAuthority and industry partners to make this happen. It will be a great resource for students in the in-person version of our Operating Engineers Pathway in St. Paul.

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Today we had a ribbon-cutting for the "sandbox" classroom for the Operating Engineers Pathway in St. Paul Public Schools! The media and Mayor Kaohly Her showed up for this big event that will have a positive impact on the community and industry. Thanks to all our partners!