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Heavy Equipment Operators Apprenticeship at Northwest College of Construction

Heavy Equipment Operators Apprenticeship

at Northwest College of Construction

Portland Catalog

Heavy Equipment Operators control construction equipment such as heavy-duty trucks, cranes, bulldozers, pavers, rollers, trench excavators and many other kinds of equipment used in constructing buildings, dams, airports and highways.

Leads to

$71.8k careers

Costs

Free

Takes

4 Years
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Example Career

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

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Entry

Median

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Salary

Hourly Wage

$51,680

$71,780

$102,130

$24.85

$34.51

$49.1

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

Please provide minimum qualifications (#1 and #2) and supporting documents (#3) before the end of the application period you intend to apply. Application will be rejected if the required documents are not submitted.

  1. Provide proof of at least 18 years of age.
  2. Provide proof of high school graduation or GED equivalency.
    1. or: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher that is recognized by the Department of Education.
    2. or: Test scores within 12 months on Alex, COMPASS or Accuplacer with placement at or above Math 20 or higher, Reading 115 or higher & Writing 101 or higher; or completion of the equivalent ABE course.
  3. Submit documentation for points for ranking placement:
    1. Points are awarded for: valid driver’s license, CDL, military, education, certifications, work experience documented on company letterhead, and interview score.
    2. View entire point system and FAQ here: HEO Point System Everyone with a completed application and supporting documentation is invited to interview. IF SELECTED: Applicant will need to attend 1/2 day of orientation and 4 days of jumpstart (unpaid training). PLEASE SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION TO [email protected]

Who do I Contact?

8111 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97218

Quick Facts

Location:  Portland, OR

Type:  Apprenticeship

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency