When construction has to be right the first time -- on time and on budget -- Local 825 consistently delivers the best value.
Local 825 represents heavy equipment operators in the construction industry throughout the state of New Jersey and the lower counties of New York state.
Our history has been forged by men and women who operate machines large enough to grade and landscape the earth, excavate, build skyscrapers and literally move mountains with exceptional skills, pride, professionalism and integrity.
Our primary purpose is to excel at what we do. With our training, experience and our drive, we enhance productivity and build value for our contractors. We do the job right the first time, on time and on budget. In exchange, we ensure that our members are treated fairly and viewed as part of the team.
When there's a multi-ton piece of equipment involved, when construction schedules and performance measures have to be met and when safety is always the driver, the best value will always be delivered by members of Local 825.
Our proud history
Founded in 1896, IUOE today has more than 400,000 members in 138 local unions throughout the United States and Canada.
By being the best, we create jobs and protect our members' needs through better wages, benefits and working conditions.
We invest in our members. We advocate for them in the workplace. In return, they offer commitment to hard work, dedication to being the best and representing themselves with the highest degree of integrity and ethical behavior.
Taken together, these are the hallmarks that set our engineers apart: pride, professionalism and integrity. Read more »
Latest news
AGC's Safety Day draws media and crowds to spotlight safe practices
Local 825 members joined with union members from Laborers Local 472 for the third annual Safety Day gathering sponsored by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of New Jersey. Read more »
Gov. Christie offers $190,000 for Vets to transition from Helmets to Hardhats
Governor Christie has provided a $190,000 grant to the Helmets to Hardhats program sponsored by the NJ Building and Construction Trades Council.
Since 2003, Helmets to Hardhats has been connecting service members and veterans with quality career and training opportunities in the construction industry. This grant intends to create opportunities in New Jersey for our men and women who have served and are looking for an opportunity to get into the building trades.
The IUOE and Local 825 are proud participants in this program. For more information about Helmets to Hardhats, read more »
New jobs to come from expansion of Port Newark & Bayonne Bridge work
The Port Authority has approved $25 million to develop plans to raise the Bayonne Bridge to allow larger cargo ships to pass beneath it. The project will involve the reconstruction of the existing approaches, ramps and main span roadway. Gov. Christie also authorized $500 million to expand Port Newark riverbanks and the container terminal.
Local 825 is a proud partner of NJ Task Force 1 urban search and rescue team.
Greg Lalevee 
