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Heavy Equipment Operator

Learn about heavy equipment applications, attachments, controls, preventive maintenance, and safe operation through classroom and hands-on training. Participants who pass all written and performance tests receive a certification.

Course Details

Class length, days and times vary by region. Contact your local Job Connection for specifics.

In this program, participants must successfully complete basic construction skills training to proceed to heavy equipment operation training. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Locations

  • Pendleton

Participation Requirements

  • Age 18 or older
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Mandatory drug screen
  • Bronze-level or higher WorkKeys score

Goodwill Provides

  • Drug screen
  • Basic construction skills training
  • Heavy equipment operation training
  • Curriculum textbooks
  • Training materials
  • Certification

Goodwill Industries reserves the right to make the final selection on all students due to limited space in the training program.

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