Welcome to the Wisconsin Operating Engineers

IUOE Local 139 Training Center!

"As an integral part of Local 139's commitment to provide highly skilled heavy equipment operators, we have initiated a comprehensive training program that is widely recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Our staff implements a proven, practical and comprehensive program in all aspects of heavy equipment operation. From the extensive basic training provided in the apprenticeship program to advanced journey-level classes and certifications, the process begins at Local 139's Training Center.

I would like to welcome all Local 139 members to browse our website. I also encourage all members to take advantage of the classes and certifications available to them.  Please contact me if you would like to see additional classes or more advanced programs made available to you in the future.  Your suggestions and comments are always appreciated."

Fraternally yours,

Daniel Sperberg, Training Director

THE TRAINING STAFF

DANIEL SPERBERG

TRAINING DIRECTOR

 Daniel has been a part of the training site since 1997.  He has served as a truck driver, mechanic, CDL examiner, instructor, site coordinator and assistant training director.  Dan has been training director since September 2004.

WOODY WICKERSHEIM

HAZMAT & 1ST AID/CPR, OSHA 10+ AND MSHA, TELE-HANDLER/FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR

DONALD SIMONDS

OSHA 10+, MSHA, HAZMAT, 1ST AID/CPR, TELE-HANDLER/FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR

KEN VEN ROOY

BASIC EQUIPMENT, OSHA 10+, MSHA, HAZMAT, 1ST AID/CPR, TELE-HANDLER/FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR

TODD LIEBELT

CRANE INSTRUCTOR,

CCO INSTRUCTOR/EXAMINER
CDL INSTRUCTOR/EXAMINER

BRENT JOHNSON

MAINTENANCE/WELDING INSTRUCTOR

ROCKIE SOBECK

BASIC EXCAVATING, HEAVY HIGHWAY, FIRST AID/CPR, MECHANIC

ED COMSTOCK

SHOP SUPERVISOR