Heavy 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.

HCC’s Heavy 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
   

Optional CDL Class B licensing is available for individuals who want to increase employment options as dump truck operators. Additional information is available on our Transportation Safety page.

Requirements

1. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. 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