Heavy Equipment Operations

Applications will open on January 19th for the July class

Program Coordinator: Andy West

Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor: Clay West

Students will learn to:

• Operate and maintain bulldozers, excavators, skid loaders, and other construction equipment
• Load and move dirt to shape the earth to proper grade for effective site preparation 
• Perform critical blueprint interpretation, transit level operation, and excavation techniques
• Earn Class A Unrestricted certification

Heavy Equipment Operations - Course Information Sheet

602 hours    20 weeks

July 28, 2026 - December 17, 2026
Monday – Friday  8:00 am - 3:30pm

This program is offered twice throughout the year (July-December, January-May)

Total Program Charges: $12,028*

Includes tuition, all books, laptop, CDL training, materials, personal protective equipment, all certifications and fees

Breakdown of Total:

• Tuition & Fees: $10,385.50
• Books/Laptop: $1,040.00
• Supplies: $552.50

*tuition and fees are subject to change

Pre-Admission Requirements

1. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a current valid driver's license
2. Complete the Heavy Equipment Operations Adult Education application online. You will then gain access to your online account portal. 
3. Submit a copy of your high school/equivalency transcript (not the Diploma) via the online account portal.
   • Contact your high school for your transcript even if you completed a Mid-East CTC high school program.
   • Go to: https://diplomasender.com/#/ to obtain a copy of your equivalency transcript
4. Upload a current valid drivers license through your online account portal.
5. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the following link https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.                           
   • Use school code: 012967 for Mid-East CTC Adult Education.

**Students will be required to to pass a drug screen in order to continue in the program. 

 

 CIP CODE: 49.0202