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She Digs Hawai’i Aloha 🌺 I’m Lauren, a Heavy Equipment Operator rooted here on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. Your support truly means the world — Mahalo Nui Loa. 🤍

🌺 Hawai‘i Heavy Equipment Operator
🚧 Supporting space for women & minorities in construction
📹 Content: apprenticeships, jobsite life & blue-collar inspiration
🛒 Amazon Associate — commissions may be earned through my links I began my path in construction back in 2017 as an apprentice and journeyed out in 2020. I’m passionate about creating space for women and minorities in a male-dominated trade,

gently encouraging others to consider a blue-collar career, and sharing the steps that helped me enter the apprenticeship program so more of us can rise together. When I’m off the jobsite, I slip back into my softer side — mom life, being a loving (and slightly spoiled) girlfriend, and caring for my Frenchie Cleo, who brings endless cuddles and chaos. ✨

🌺🚧 As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases when you use my links.

06/13/2026

Everyone on the construction site in Hawaii has an opinion about what an operator should be or how they should act, what makes a good operator etc.

Put yours in the comments now 📱

What’s the most important aspect of being a heavy equipment operator? Put your answer in the comments 📱
06/12/2026

What’s the most important aspect of being a heavy equipment operator?
Put your answer in the comments 📱

05/15/2026

You could be that person who’s so close to the top without even realizing it. And with even just a little more effort you could actually get there. What’s setting you apart from the 100s of others “trying” for the same thing as you?

OE3 JAC will be taking applications for the island of Oahu in July, are you ready? 💡Re-formatted the prep guide for you...
05/15/2026

OE3 JAC will be taking applications for the island of Oahu in July, are you ready?

💡Re-formatted the prep guide for you folks. Watch my other reels I’ve already made for more in depth tips for the general knowledge test and interview. 🚜By the way, prepping for the application and intake process is not a requirement. A lot of people don’t prep and do just fine. 🎈But knowing what I know and seeing how competitive it’s getting if I had to do it all over again I’d be putting in effort and planning into it. Like A-LOT!!! I make these guides and reels for the people that want to help themselves be the best version of themselves that they can be. I’m not making any kind of guarantees here. Your results are based on you, not me. You got this!!!

Full Disclaimer:
The information shared in this content is based solely on my personal experience becoming an Operating Engineer. I am not an official representative of any union, company, training program, or affiliated organization. The views, opinions, and perspectives expressed are entirely my own and are intended for informational and storytelling purposes only.

Please note that the path to becoming an Operating Engineer can vary significantly depending on your location, local union requirements, licensing laws, and individual circumstances. What worked for me may not be the right or available route for you. I encourage anyone interested in this career to do their own research and reach out directly to certified apprenticeship programs or local trade unions for accurate, up-to-date information.

Nothing in this content should be taken as professional advice or an endorsement of any specific program or organization. Always verify details through official sources.

05/15/2026

OE3 JAC will be taking applications for the island of Oahu in July, are you ready?

Full Disclaimer:
The information shared in this content is based solely on my personal experience becoming an Operating Engineer. I am not an official representative of any union, company, training program, or affiliated organization. The views, opinions, and perspectives expressed are entirely my own and are intended for informational and storytelling purposes only.

Please note that the path to becoming an Operating Engineer can vary significantly depending on your location, local union requirements, licensing laws, and individual circumstances. What worked for me may not be the right or available route for you. I encourage anyone interested in this career to do their own research and reach out directly to certified apprenticeship programs or local trade unions for accurate, up-to-date information.

Nothing in this content should be taken as professional advice or an endorsement of any specific program or organization. Always verify details through official sources.

💡Re-formatted the prep guide for you folks. Watch my other reels I’ve already made for more in depth tips for the general knowledge test and interview.

🚜By the way, prepping for the application and intake process is not a requirement. A lot of people don’t prep and do just fine.

🎈But knowing what I know and seeing how competitive it’s getting if I had to do it all over again I’d be putting in effort and planning into it. Like A-LOT!!! I make these guides and reels for the people that want to help themselves be the best version of themselves that they can be. I’m not making any kind of guarantees here. Your results are based on you, not me. You got this!!!

05/14/2026

Firstly, why should anyone planning on applying this year for O’ahu OE3 apprenticeship program be planning ahead of time for it?
For official information go to OE3.org or follow on Instagram.

I’ll be going over my prep guide in posts to follow. Stay tuned 📺.

Key takeaways: - the number of applicants does not equal the number of candidates accepted into the program.
- nothing official has been declared as far as a possible cap on applications being accepted for the island of Oahu.
-my personal opinion=I wouldnt be surprised if they decide to enforce a maximum of applications accepted based on active apprentices to waitpool list ratio as well as associated costs for processing and testing candidates.

Full Disclaimer:
The information shared in this content is based solely on my personal experience becoming an Operating Engineer. I am not an official representative of any union, company, training program, or affiliated organization. The views, opinions, and perspectives expressed are entirely my own and are intended for informational and storytelling purposes only.

Please note that the path to becoming an Operating Engineer can vary significantly depending on your location, local union requirements, licensing laws, and individual circumstances. What worked for me may not be the right or available route for you. I encourage anyone interested in this career to do their own research and reach out directly to certified apprenticeship programs or local trade unions for accurate, up-to-date information.

Nothing in this content should be taken as professional advice or an endorsement of any specific program or organization. Always verify details through official sources.

04/29/2026

What’s your best experience with a man in the trades?

I don’t think it’s said enough but there are good men out there that are allies to women in the trades. I’ve had my fair share of “bad” experiences but I can easily think of 5 times off the top of my head where I had great mentorship and coaching from men as well. I still keep in contact with a few of them.

The best way to make people want to help you be your best is showing up, trying your hardest, listening and applying what they tell you to do. If they give you a homework assignment, just do it. Most people won’t. That little gesture can go such a long way and they’ll continue to be your ally and supporter for many years to come.

04/26/2026

Part 3/3: This one moment early on in my apprenticeship shaped me into a better apprentice. I’m grateful for that moment because it reminded me to keep pushing to be the best version of myself.

04/26/2026

Part 2/3: This one moment early on in my apprenticeship shaped me into a better apprentice.

04/26/2026

Part 1/3: This one moment early on in my apprenticeship shaped me into a better apprentice.

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