{"id":3063,"date":"2025-04-07T10:20:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=3063"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:56:08","slug":"heavy-equipment-operator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/heavy-equipment-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Equipment Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\" style=\"text-transform: none;\">Are You Ready to Dig into an Exciting Career?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead mb-3\">This 300-hour course prepares you for high-demand, entry-level careers in road construction, infrastructure, and heavy excavation. CFCC trains students in direct collaboration with the leading regional employers and placement partners featured below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">In this hands-on course, you will learn to<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-4\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Operate mini excavators, excavators, bulldozers, and articulated dump trucks safely<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Apply job site safety practices and complete Confined Space training<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Read and interpret civil drawings<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Use practical excavation math on the job site<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Analyze soils and stake grades accurately<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Perform routine machine inspections and basic preventive maintenance<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Connect directly with local construction leaders and hiring managers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-center mb-5\"> <div class=\"ff-status my-4\">  <div class=\"ff-panel ff-panel--open shadow-sm\"> <h3 class=\"h4 mb-2\">Registration is Now Open!<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"ff-intro mb-3\">\n                        The following upcoming session(s) for <strong>Heavy Equipment Operator<\/strong> are currently active and accepting registrations:\n                    <\/p> <div class=\"ff-card ff-card--default\">  <div class=\"ff-card-info\">  <div class=\"ff-date\"> Starts Dec 1, 2026 <\/div>  <div> Cost: $875.00 <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"ff-card-action\"> <a class=\"button ff-register\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/course\/section\/42810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Register<span class=\"sr-only\"> for Heavy Equipment Operator, starting Dec 1, 2026<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&raquo;<\/span> <\/a> <span class=\"ff-seats ff-seats--open\">16 Seats Available<\/span> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"ff-card ff-card--default\">  <div class=\"ff-card-info\">  <div class=\"ff-date\"> Starts Jan 19, 2027 <\/div>  <div> Day class, 8:00 am <\/div>  <div> Cost: $875.00 <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"ff-card-action\"> <a class=\"button ff-register\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/course\/section\/42808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Register<span class=\"sr-only\"> for Heavy Equipment Operator, starting Jan 19, 2027<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&raquo;<\/span> <\/a> <span class=\"ff-seats ff-seats--open\">16 Seats Available<\/span> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> \n<h3 class=\"h5 font-weight-bold text-uppercase mb-3\">Featured Employment and Placement Partners<\/h3> <div class=\"row no-gutters align-items-center justify-content-around border rounded mb-5 bg-white\">  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/04\/HCSLOGOdark.webp\" alt=\"Honeycutt Construction Company\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/04\/TCC20091319_edited.png\" alt=\"Thomson, Corder, and Company\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2025\/10\/STC-LOGO-HvyMchne.png\" alt=\"Smith-Talbert Heavy Machine\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 50px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/02\/cat-logo.png\" alt=\"Caterpillar\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/02\/ta-loving-logo-300x104.png\" alt=\"T.A. Loving Company\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/ContiCivil.png\" alt=\"Conti Civil\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/NCDOT-logo-with-dot.png\" alt=\"North Carolina Department of Transportation\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Evergreen-Clearing.png\" alt=\"Evergreen Clearing\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/06\/sound-heavy-logo.png\" alt=\"Sound Heavy Machinery\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/07\/cfpua_logo_color-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Fear Public Utility Authority\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/10\/Premier-Trade-Services_Primary_CMYK-1024x526.png\" alt=\"Premier Trade Services\" \/> <\/div>  <div class=\"col-4 col-md-2 text-center p-3\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" style=\"max-height: 55px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/11\/dhgriffin-logo.png\" alt=\"D.H. Griffin\" \/> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"p-4 border rounded bg-light mb-5\"> <h3 class=\"h4 mb-2\">Financial Assistance Available<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible students. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Email <a href=\"mailto:workforceinfo@cfcc.edu\"> <strong>workforceinfo@cfcc.edu<\/strong> <\/a> to ask about the EWD Honeycutt Scholarship.<\/p> <\/div> <h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">Employment Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><strong>Annual Median Wage $45,380<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\">Heavy equipment operation is a fast-growing career field. <a href=\"https:\/\/nccareers.org\/occupation-profile\/472073\/1284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Review regional wage and job outlook data on NCCareers.org<\/strong> <\/a> .<\/p> <div class=\"arh my-4\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Heavy Equipment Operator training at Cape Fear Community College\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_zm6Wud8hp4?si=tcYRftniuzdHoo84\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe> <\/div> <h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">Location and Schedule<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Training Sites<\/strong> North Campus and the Rocky Point construction facility<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\"><strong>Class Times<\/strong> MTWTH, 8am \u2014 4pm (1 hour lunch) <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4\"><strong>New Evening classes<\/strong> TWTHF, 5:30 \u2014 9:30pm, <strong>Saturday classes<\/strong> 9am \u2014 3:30pm (Vary) <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">Certifications Earned<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-4\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\">NCCER Core Heavy Equipment Construction<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Forklift Operator Certification<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Confined Space Safety<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Work Zone Flagger<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">OSHA 10 Construction Safety<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\">National OSHA Skid Steer Certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">Course Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-4\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Age 18 or older<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Pass a 5-panel drug screen<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Sturdy work boots<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Durable work gloves<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Weather gear suitable for rain, heat, and cold conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">What to Expect<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-4\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Classes meet at CFCC North Campus and an outdoor site in Rocky Point<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Most training takes place outdoors in real-world dusty and muddy conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"h3 mb-3\">Program Tuition and Fees<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\">$875 registration fee (includes all equipment safety certifications and testing materials)<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">$407.40 required textbook package<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\">$50 rapid drug screening fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"h5 font-weight-bold mb-5\">Total Program Cost $1,332.40<\/p> <div class=\"iwi-accordion mb-5\">  <div id=\"tech-physical-reqs\" class=\"\"> <h3 class=\"iwi-target-container-requirements accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\"> Course Technical and Physical Requirements <\/a> <\/h3> <div id=\"container-requirements\" class=\"accordion-alt-container rounded-lg shadow-sm\"> <p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>To succeed in this program, students must be able to complete the following daily tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 mb-0\">\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Operate machinery outdoors in intense summer heat, winter cold, rain, dust, and mud<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Follow strict safety rules, recognize site hazards, communicate around machinery, and lift heavy items<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\">Handle routine contact with equipment fuels, grease, and machine fluids safely<\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Work productively in high-noise construction settings<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are You Ready to Dig into an Exciting Career? 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