Heavy Equipment Operator 

Skid Steer 

Program Overview 

The Skid Steer program provides students with the hands-on training and skills necessary to operate and maintain skid steer loaders, versatile machines commonly used in construction, landscaping, and agriculture. Students learn how to safely operate skid steers, perform routine maintenance, and use various attachments for tasks such as digging, grading, lifting, and material handling. The program covers essential topics including machine controls, site safety, equipment troubleshooting, and environmental considerations. Graduates are prepared to work as skid steer operators or heavy equipment operators in construction, landscaping, and other industries that rely on earthmoving equipment. This program equips students with the technical expertise and practical experience needed to succeed in the growing field of heavy machinery operation. 

Classes 

This class is offered through Skills for Success and includes online modules and a 2-day lab.

Bulldozer 

Program Overview 

This program trains students in the safe and effective operation of bulldozers used in construction, excavation, and site preparation. Students learn about machine components, operating controls, safety procedures, grading techniques, and routine maintenance. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience with heavy equipment in field conditions, allowing students to develop precision, efficiency, and job-site awareness. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as equipment operators in construction, land development, mining, and public works industries. 

Classes 

This class is offered through Skills for Success and includes online modules and a 2-day lab.

Excavator 

Program Overview 

This program trains students in the operation of excavators used in construction, demolition, trenching, and site development. Instruction includes equipment safety, operational controls, excavation techniques, soil types, load handling, and routine maintenance. Students gain hands-on experience maneuvering excavators in simulated job-site environments, developing the precision and awareness required for real-world applications. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as heavy equipment operators in construction, utilities, roadwork, and other earth-moving industries. 

Classes 

This class is offered through Skills for Success and includes online modules and a 2-day lab.