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Heavy Equipment Operation Program
Heavy Equipment Operation Program
at Somerset Community College
Eastern Kentucky Catalog
Have you ever considered learning to operate heavy equipment? If so, this program is for you! A growing need for heavy equipment operators creates opportunities for the trained operator. Due to shortage of heavy equipment operators and the growing technology, heavy equipment operation is an in-demand field. Use your training from this program to become a certified operator for the following:
- Bulldozer operator
- Mini-Excavator operator
- Skid Steer operator
- Backhoe operator
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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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$37,470
$48,920
$76,560
$18.01
$23.52
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