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Heavy Equipment Operator
Build what America stands on.
Hands-on training on real construction sites with NCCER-aligned curriculum. High demand in infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors. The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has created an unprecedented need for certified operators across the country.
Duration5 Weeks
Avg Salary$85K
CertificationNCCER Heavy Equipment
LocationMVVI — El Paso, TX
Total Tuition$6,000
Enroll todayNo deposit required
Financial aidEligible
What's Included
Everything You Need to Succeed
- Excavator, dozer, backhoe, loader training
- NCCER curriculum & testing
- OSHA 10 safety certification
- Job-site simulation hours
- Equipment inspection protocols
- GPS/grade control introduction
Requirements
Who Can Enroll
- Must be 18+
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass drug screening
- Physically able to work outdoors
- No experience necessary
Curriculum
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1
Safety orientation, OSHA 10 & equipment identification
Week 2
Excavator operation — trenching, grading & loading
Week 3
Bulldozer & motor grader — rough grading & fine grading
Week 4
Backhoe & front-end loader — material handling & excavation
Week 5
Combined operations, GPS grading systems & site work
Week 6
NCCER testing, practical assessments & certification
Career Outcomes
Where This Takes You
Heavy Equipment Operator
Excavation Specialist
Pipeline/Utility Construction
Mining Operations
Road & Bridge Construction