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
Hinds Community College is offering a Logging Academy Program in partnership with Mississippi Logging Association and Mississippi Forestry Commission. The academy is an 8 to 16-week program designed to equip students with little or no experience to become a logging equipment operator with safety certifications as well as Professional Logging Manager (PLM) status.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Hinds Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 semester
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Hinds Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededDriving, Communication, Hand-eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
Contact for more information.
ContactWayne Withers601-857-3583thomas.withers@hindscc.edu
The Construction Equipment Operation Program is designed to prepare an individual for an entry-level position in the field of construction equipment operations. This program is offered on our Wesson Campus. Practical and theoretical experiences are provided in the classroom and on the following equipment: backhoe, front end loader, dozer, motor grader, and excavator. Students will receive national certification through the NCCER curriculum.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Copiah-Lincoln Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:2 semesters
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Copiah-Lincoln Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededDriving, Communication, Hand-eye Coordination, Stamina, Problem-Solving, Mechanical Knowledge
