Heavy Equipment Operator
This new 300 hour course in partnership with Thomson, Corder, and Company , Honeycutt Construction Services, and Smith-Talbert Construction prepares students for entry level jobs in heavy equipment construction projects like mining and road construction. Students will learn to:
- Operate equipment safely including mini excavators, excavators, bulldozers, and articulated dump trucks
- Employee Safety practices and Confined Space Training
- Interpret civil drawings
- Use excavation math
- Interpret soils and grades
- Provide basic maintenance
- Meet industry leaders and experts
Financial Assistance Available!
Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible students! Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Email workforceinfo@cfcc.edu to learn about the EWD Honeycutt Scholarship!
Employment Opportunities:
Annual Median Wage: $45,380
Job outlook is fast growing, see the data on the nccareers.org website .
Location and Schedule:
Location: North Campus and Rocky Point worksite
Course schedule:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:00am-4:30pm
Upcoming Offerings:
9/16/25 – 12/11/25
1/6/26 – 4/1/26
Certifications earned
- NCCER Core Heavy Equipment Construction
- Confined Space
- Flagger
Requirements:
- 18 or older
- 5 Panel Drug Screen
- Work boots
- Rain gear
- Work gloves
What to expect:
- Course will be held at CFCC’s North Campus and at a construction site in Rocky Point
- Much of class will be outdoors in dusty and muddy conditions
Program Cost
- $1,040 registration fee
- $180 book fee
- $100 drug screen
Total Cost: $1,320
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