Operating Engineers are key employees on construction sites. They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of large and expensive construction equipment such as cranes, excavators, scrapers, bulldozers, rollers, etc. used in the construction of buildings, factories, roads, dams, power plants, pipelines and bridges.
College credits are awarded towards a construction degree from CCAC.
The Heavy Equipment Operator Program teaches safe, efficient operation and basic maintenance of construction equipment.
Field Training: You will be assigned to a specific machine and be under the supervision of a skilled and experienced instructor.
Classroom instruction: Training in construction safety, equipment maintenance, mechanical systems, GPS, and techniques used in the operation of various machines.
