<p>With increasing growth through the state of Texas there is demand for new and improved roads and highways. With this program, you will learn to be a part of this in-demand industry.  This course will teach the basic skills that are required to safely operate a backhoe and a forklift. It will teach the safety procedures of this equipment, preventive maintenance, transporting the equipment and operation of the equipment.</p>

Heavy Equipment Operator | SkillUp Coalition

Heavy Equipment Operator

Weatherford College

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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.