Heavy Equipment Operator

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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.

Programs

Heavy Equipment Operator Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL

Heavy Equipment Operator

This program will introduce students to the safe practices, tools and equipment and skills required to become a heavy equipment operator.

Courses:

Construction Core (120 Hours)
Introduction to Heavy Equipment (45 Hours)
Grades (45 Hours)
Heavy Equipment Safety (30 Hours)
Basic Equipment Operational Techniques (75 Hours)
Introduction to Earth Moving Equipment (30 Hours)
Dump Truck (75 Hours)
Tractor/Backhoe Operations (75 Hours)
Dozers (75 Hours)
Excavators (150 Hours)
Finishing and Grading Methods (60 Hours)
Soils (45 Hours)
Workforce Staging (30 Hours)
Planning and Scheduling (48 Hours)

Requirements:

High school students are encouraged to get their driver’s license before starting the program.

Cost of Program: Tuition, Fees and Books

Total In-District: $3,603
Total Out of District: $6,078

VA Approved

Possible Employment Opportunities:

Backhoe Operator
Engineering Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator

Credentials/Certifications

NCCER: Core
NCCER: Backhoe
NCCER: Dozer
NCCER: Excavator
Construction Trainee

Potential Salary

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/

CIP: 49-0202 O-NET: 47-2073

VA Approved

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

Gainful Employment

Program Title

Instructor

Total Hours

Heavy Equipment Operator I

Mike Brown & Ty Moore

903

Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL

This program will introduce students to the safe practices, tools and equipment and skills required to become a heavy equipment operator.

Courses:

Construction Core (120 Hours)
Introduction to Heavy Equipment (45 Hours)
Grades (45 Hours)
Heavy Equipment Safety (30 Hours)
Basic Equipment Operational Techniques (75 Hours)
Introduction to Earth Moving Equipment (30 Hours)
Dump Truck (75 Hours)
Tractor/Backhoe Operations (75 Hours)
Dozers (75 Hours)
Excavators (150 Hours)
Finishing and Grading Methods (60 Hours)
Soils (45 Hours)
Workforce Staging (30 Hours)
Truck Driver Safety Operating Practices (50 Hours)
Truck Driver Applied Driving Skills (75 Hours)
Truck Driver Basic Operation (70 Hours)

Requirements:

Current driver’s license
CDL physical
High school students must turn 18 by February 1st of their senior year to enroll in CDL

Cost of Program: Tuition, Fees and Books

Total In-District: $4,268
Total Out of District: $7,156

VA Approved

Possible Employment Opportunities:

Backhoe Operator
Engineering Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Truck Driver

Credentials/Certifications

NCCER: Dozer
NCCER: Backhoe
NCCER: Core
NCCER: Excavator
Class A CDL
Construction Trainee

Potential Salary

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/

CIP: 49-0202 O-NET: 47-2073

VA Approved

Gainful Employment

Program Title

Instructor

Total Hours

Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL

Mike Brown & Ty Moore

1050

Pontotoc Technology Center

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 inquires regarding the non discrimination policies: Director of Information Systems, or Small Business Coordinator, 580-310-2200.