Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering

Gain Skills in Operating Heavy Construction Equipment

Great buildings, parks, neighborhoods, roads and homes depend on a properly prepared site.  Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering will teach you to use and maintain a wide range of equipment—and to understand why and how to create landscapes that will support great structures.

Operate earth-moving equipment under actual working conditions. Assemble, adjust, repair and maintain electrical, ignition, hydraulic, and cooling systems. Engage in minor engine repair, general maintenance, lubrication, and equipment safety. Conduct land surveys and read blueprints. Identify and measure the qualities of soils.

Additional Program Information

Program Length

700 hours, 32 weeks

Program Campus Location

Swiss Hills Career Center 

46601 SR 78

Woodsfield, Ohio 43793

Available Certifications

NCCER, CPR, OSHA

Potential Careers & Salaries

The Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering program provides certification and skills for employment in a number of industries and positions. Below are a few of the jobs available and their average hourly pay. For additional information on job outlook and wages for Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering, visit www.onetonline.org.

* Based on job descriptions as tracked in Payscale.com. Hourly rates shown are median and top of range for Woodsfield, OH area based on five years' experience.