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 Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology Program is an instructional program that provides students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment, including agricultural tractors, commercial trucks, and construction equipment. The program includes instruction in inspection, repair, and maintenance of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and other components.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1-2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededManual Dexterity, Critical Thinking, Mechanically Inclined, Operation and Control
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
West Harrison County Center
Contact228-896-2536questions@mgccc.edu