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Construction Equipment Operator Courses

Construction Equipment Operator Courses

Construction Equipment Operator Courses

Construction Equipment Operator

Enhance your skills or launch a new career operating construction equipment. HCC’s 100-hour operator training focuses on creating a safe construction environment while learning the skills for on-the-job success. Hands-on operation includes the most common types of equipment found on the job site including skid loaders, graders, excavators, and backhoes. Optional dump truck driver training is available including CDL Class B licensing to increase your employment options.

HCC’s Construction Equipment Operator class provides you with the skills to operate a variety of construction equipment. Successful class participants will receive a certificate of completion and 10 CEU’s in addition to their acquired skills. Topics include:

  • Safely using equipment at a work site
  • Performing inspection and equipment startup
  • Identifying preventive maintenance issues
  • Practicing digging and trenching operations
  • Moving and grading materials
  • Loading vehicles and securing materials

Requirements

  1. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and successfully pass a non-DOT drug screen. More information and program costs are available by calling 240-500-2236.
  2. Tuition assistance for this program is available through the Workforce Solution training scholarships

Winter 2024

Spring 2024