Heavy Equipment Operations

A man wearing a hard hat sits in the driver's seat of a construction vehicle, ready for work on a construction site.

Program Entrance Recommendations:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Problem-solving/ troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team

  • Hand-eye coordination

  • Mechanical aptitude

Career Pathways:

  • Paving, Surfacing and Tamping Equipment Operators

  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

  • Highway Maintenance Workers