Heavy Equipment Operator Programs

What heavy equipment operators do

Construction equipment operators are charged with controlling the heavy machinery that’s absolutely critical to the building of everything from dams and aircraft runways to residential homes and apartment complexes. This includes: 

• Bulldozers 
• Excavators 
• Backhoes 
• Loaders 
• Forklifts 
• Industrial trucks and tractors 
• Paving and surfacing equipment 
• And more 

You’ll maneuver, control, clean, and maintain this equipment as part of a full construction team, prioritizing job site safety and efficiency. 

Features and Benefits

• Accelerated program allows you to get in, get trained, and get out for work in under 4 weeks
• Hands On Training with your own assigned piece of equipment working with a partner
• Build a portfolio of real-world job skills and projects so you can show employers your work
• Earn multiple diplomas and certifications: Licensed school diploma in heavy equipment, OSHA 10-hour card, and a national META Certification card in heavy equipment operations

Why you should choose ASC Technical Institute for your heavy equipment operator career training 

We are dedicated to helping our students get the practical experience they need to be successful on the job. Here are a few things that set ASC Technical Institute apart: 

• We were founded by successful contractors who know the construction industry and understand that students need lots of practice in real-world settings. 
• We focus on the three most commonly used pieces of equipment: excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers.  
• We prioritize seat time, with 80 hours of hands-on training in your primary piece of equipment an additional 50 hours on your secondary piece of equipment. 
• Your seat time includes learning a variety of job-ready skills, such as site plans/layout, underground utilities, septic and lateral lines, foundations, trenches, pools, and cemetery plots. 
• You can complete one of our Heavy Equipment Operator Programs in under 4 weeks, from first course to graduation. 
• We utilize top-tier equipment, like Caterpillar, Deere, and Volvo, so you know you’re learning on the best of the best. 

What are the different construction equipment training programs that we offer 

ASC Technical Institute has three different Heavy Equipment Operator Programs for you to choose from: 

Heavy Equipment Operations Level One 

150 Clock Hours 

This program lays the foundations for this career, teaching you the basic operational techniques, preventative maintenance, and safety procedures you’ll need on the yard and during operation. You’ll have the opportunity to earn two certificates: OSHA 10-Hour Certificate* and ASC Tech Certificate. 

Heavy Equipment Operations Level Two 

200 Clock Hours 

This program encompasses everything you learn in the Level One class, including safety and operation, but also adds in additional construction math, in-depth equipment specialization training, and civil blueprints. You’ll have the opportunity to earn two certificates: OSHA 10-Hour Certificate* and ASC Tech Certificate. 

Heavy Equipment Secondary Specialization 

50 Clock Hours 

For those students who have completed Heavy Equipment Operations Level One or Level Two, this program offers you the chance to learn operational techniques, preventative maintenance, and trade skills for a secondary specialization of your choice. You’ll have the opportunity to earn an ASC Tech Certificate upon successful completion. 

*Certificate is awarded after the student passes the certificate examination, proctored by ASC Tech. 

To learn more about the Heavy Equipment Operator Programs at ASC Technical Institute, contact us today.