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Heavy Equipment Operator at Weatherford College

Heavy Equipment Operator

at Weatherford College

Dallas Catalog

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.

Leads to

$48.6k careers

Costs

$800

Takes

1 Month
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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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Hourly Wage

$37,660

$48,580

$64,400

$18.11

$23.36

$30.96

Who do I Contact?

225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086

Quick Facts

Location:  Weatherford, TX

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up