Pontotoc Technology Center
(580) 310-2200
Did you know the average wage for a heavy equipment operator in Oklahoma is $41,000, and the average wage nationally is $51,000?
A heavy equipment operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in engineering and construction projects. Typically only skilled workers may operate heavy equipment, and there is specialized training for learning to use heavy equipment.
"I am in the heavy equipment program at PTC because my brother attended the program and I knew it was something I wanted to do. Joining the program has been the best thing I have done because I love interacting with the other students and I know the jobs I can get in the future will help me pursue my college degree debt free."
- Cheyenne Alexander, Heavy Equipment Student (2021)
This program will introduce students to the safe practices, tools and equipment and skills required to become a heavy equipment operator.
Total In-District: $3,603
Total Out of District: $6,078
Backhoe Operator
Engineering Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
NCCER: Core
NCCER: Backhoe
NCCER: Dozer
NCCER: Excavator
Construction Trainee
For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at:
http://www.onetonline.org/Pontotoc Tech Student Services team builds partnerships with Ada area businesses & industry to create opportunities for on the job training and student placement. Call the Pontotoc Technology Center Counselor at 580-310-2264 or visit pontotoctech.edu
This program will introduce students to the safe practices, tools and equipment and skills required to become a heavy equipment operator.
Total In-District: $4,356
Total Out of District: $7,244
Backhoe Operator
Engineering Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Truck Driver
NCCER: Dozer
NCCER: Backhoe
NCCER: Core
NCCER: Excavator
Class A CDL
Construction Trainee
For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at:
http://www.onetonline.org/Pontotoc Tech Student Services team builds partnerships with Ada area businesses & industry to create opportunities for on the job training and student placement. Call the Pontotoc Technology Center Counselor at 580-310-2264 or visit pontotoctech.edu
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Pontotoc Technology Center
601 West 33rd Street | Ada Oklahoma 74820 | 580-310-2200
Pontotoc Technology Center is a public career and technology education center located in Ada, Oklahoma. Pontotoc Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Information Systems, or Business and Industry Services Coordinator, 580-310-2200.
