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Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Take the driver’s seat in a high-powered career. This program provides hands-on training in operating heavy machinery for construction, earthmoving and excavation projects. Students will learn to interpret blueprints and develop essential surveying skills for real-world job sites.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Operation of bulldozers, excavators, backhoes and other heavy equipment
  • Site preparation, grading and excavation techniques
  • Blueprint reading and surveying for construction projects
  • Equipment safety and maintenance procedures
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving for real-world job sites

Campus Availability

Program options may vary based on campus.

Program Options

  • Heavy Equipment Operator: Advanced (960 Hours) – Both High School Students and Adult Learners

 

High School Session Options

Morning Afternoon
Length: 2 school years
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Start: August and January		 Length: 2 school years
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Start: August and January

 

Adult Learner Session Options

Morning Afternoon Morning & Afternoon
Length: 2 years
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Start: August and January		 ​​​​Length: 2 years
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Start: August and January		 Length: 1 year
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Start: August and January

  • Program Options

    • Heavy Equipment Operator: Advanced (960 Hours) – Both High School Students and Adult Learners

     

    High School Session Options

    Morning Afternoon
    Length: 2 school years
    Schedule: Monday – Friday
    Time: 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
    Start: August and January    		 Length: 2 school years
    Schedule: Monday – Friday
    Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Start: August and January

     

    Adult Learner Session Options

    Morning Afternoon Morning & Afternoon
    Length: 2 years
    Schedule: Monday – Friday
    Time: 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
    Start: August and January    		 ​​​​Length: 2 years
    Schedule: Monday – Friday
    Time: 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Start: August and January    		 Length: 1 year
    Schedule: Monday – Friday
    Time: 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Start: August and January

*Salary data compiled from Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and is based on Kiamichi Tech’s geographic service area. Salary ranges may vary by location, employer and experience.

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