Objectives
The graduate of the program will acquire the skills and knowledge required to become a safe entry-level heavy equipment operator.
Course Content
Job Communications & Evaluate the Job Site
Communication with others in the work environment.
Inspect the work layout area and apply line, grades and off-set.
Perform Pre-start Inspection
Complete walk-around inspection. Perform daily maintenance.
Lubricate the machine and top up all fluid levels.
Complete Operational Checks
Start the engine. Monitor engine performance, electrical system, brake system, air cleaner indicator and warning systems. Cycle the machine.
Operational Procedures
Practices safe operating procedures including warm and cold weather starting, stripping, cutting, filling, carrying, lifting and dumping the bucket, loading from a bank or stockpile, peeling and scraping, backfilling, breaking and spreading large piles, and various types of trenching procedures.
Complete Shut-Down and Parking Procedures
Prepare machine for parking and park the machine.
Peform shut-down procedures with the engine running and shut off.
Place warning signs around parked equipment.
Perform Machine Adjustment and Maintenance
Track adjustment and machine maintenance procedures.
Load, Transport, Unloading Procedures
Prepares the machine for transport. Load machine on float.
Secure the machine on float and unload the machine.
Introduction to Survey and Layout
Introduce and familiarize students with equipments used by surveyors and contractors for determining grades, depths and other job site measurements
Surface Miner Common Core Program (classroom theory)
This certification is required for drivers and operators that do extraction work in quarries or sand pits. This program teaches modules in its Common.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate with receive "Wallet Cards & Certificates"
Career Options
The career outlook for heavy equipment operators is good. The transpostation and sanitary systems infrastructure of most cities and states is aging, so rehabilitation is an ongoing activity. As baby boomers who work in this field reach retirement age, there are more job slots than trained employees. This career field is now open to men and women who get the necessary training and get licensed to operate basic and advanced heavy construction equipment.
