IUOE Operating Engineers have been a critical part of many landmark projects throughout the state of Colorado. From the highways that transport us through the mountains and plains, to the water we drink and the energy that heats our homes, the membership of Local 9 has filled the need for a skilled workforce of heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and drivers to complete these often challenging endeavors.
This need is just as relevant today as it was in 1938 when Local 9 was chartered as the Hoisting and Portable local for the commercial and industrial hub of the Rocky Mountain region. Our mission remains to be an organization of highly-skilled, safe, and professional Operating Engineers who can construct the infrastructure of this great state while securing a better life for ourselves and our families.