Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuition: $5,500

Tuition Details
All instructional materials and certification assessments included in tuition

Low to Moderate Income Opportunities
Students qualifying as low to moderate income may be eligible for full tuition assistance.

Course Description
Heavy equipment operator training is a program that teaches students to operate heavy equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, and hydraulic escalators. The training program includes theory courses in equipment maintenance, operating techniques, and workplace safety, as well as equipment operation and maintenance technique. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • 16 years old with parental consent
  • Must pass drug screen

Class Details

  • 5 weeks of instruction, 1 week reserved for proficiency demonstrations
  • Classes held at Alexandria and Jena campuses only

Course Schedule

  • January 6 - February 7, Feb 10-14 if needed; Jena
  • February 17 - March 21, Mar 24-28 if needed; Jena
  • February 24 - April 4, Alexandria
  • March 31 - May 9, May 12-16 if needed; Jena
  • June 2 - July 11, Alexandria

Campus Schedule

  • Alexandria
    • February 24 - April 4
    • June 2 - July 11
  • Jena
    • January 6 - February 7, Feb 10-14 if needed
    • February 17 - March 21, Mar 24-28 if needed
    • March 31 - May 9, May 12-16 if needed