Heavy Equipment Training: 6 Week

Quick Overview

This program combines commercial truck driver training and heavy equipment training.

Course Description

Students receive supervised, direct hands on operation of the equipment with classroom instruction in principles of operation, work site safety and preventive maintenance procedures.

Training equipment includes Class A and B vehicles, excavator, dozer, backhoe, and/or loader. Students will have the opportunity to test on and receive certifications for individual pieces of equipment, Traffic Control Flagging, First Aid/CPR, and MSHA safety with either a CDL A or B, and on proficiencies earned individual pieces of heavy equipment.

Upcoming Courses

  • August 30 - October 8, 2010
  • September 20 - October 29, 2010
  • October 11 - November 19, 2010

Required Fees

  • DMV - CDL License Fee $100
  • $200 Books & Materials Fee

Prerequisites

  • DOT Physical
  • DMV Driving Record
  • FMCSA/DOT Drug Test
  • Original Social Security Card
  • Valid Drivers License for 12 Consecutive Months

Curriculum

  • Driver Training:
    • CDL manual training and terminology
    • Alaska Hours of Service and Log Book training
    • Extreme driving conditions
    • Vehicle inspections/coupling and uncoupling
    • Behind the wheel exercises
    • Evaluations
  • Heavy Equipment Operation:
    • Orientation/History/Intro
    • First Aid/CPR
    • MSHA training
    • Introduction to grade checking & surveying
    • Traffic Control Flagger
    • Equipment Overview/Safety/Tests/Videos
    • Preventative maintenance/servicing
    • Equipment Field operations/Grade staking/grade checking
$6,500.00

NOTE: Many courses require additional fees, such as Books and Materials Fees and DMV Registration Fees, which may not be displayed during checkout. After you submit an application form, we will contact you regarding your application status, course schedules, any additional fees, and payment method(s).