LOGISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION
Heavy Equipment Operator
Whether you’re working on a construction site, re-paving a road or anything in-between, heavy equipment is the backbone of the industry.
Salary Range Potential:
$62,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Certificate Program
Skills Needed:
Driving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
Types of Employers:
Construction
Job Description
Heavy Equipment Operators drive and control large equipment and vehicles, usually for construction. This equipment includes bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and/or hydraulic truck cranes, among other tools.
Training Opportunities
The Construction Equipment Operation program is a one-year, certificate program which prepares an individual to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment including backhoe, fork-lift, dozer, end-loader, excavator, motor grader, and scraper.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Mississippi Delta Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 year
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Mississippi Delta Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededDriving, Communication, Hand-Eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
