Heavy Equipment Training: 6 Week

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 typically* 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 that are tested on. Testing will be provided for the CDL A or CDL B. (*Equipment pieces subject to substitution.)

Curriculum

• Driver Training - 15 Days:
  • 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 - 15 Days:
  • Orientation/History/Intro
  • Introduction to grade checking & surveying
  • Equipment Overview/Safety/Tests/Videos
  • Preventative maintenance/servicing
  • Equipment Field operations/Grade staking/grade checking

Prerequisites

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

For a PDF Checklist for this program, click here

Additional Fees

• DMV - CDL License Fee $100
• TSA - Haz Mat Endorsement Fee $89.25

Upcoming Courses

• March 19 - April 27, 2012
• May 7 - June 22, 2012
• June 4 - July 13, 2012

Please note: The Alaska Supplemental Education Loan has a maximum amount  of $6,500 for Career Training (Vocational) Programs. Please click here for more details.