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Programs Industrial Technologies

Heavy Equipment Operations

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Learn about and operate different types of heavy equipment including Skid Steer, Backhoe, Forklift, Loader, Excavator, and more. Students also visit industry workplaces, demonstrate their learned skills in competitions, perform work at a mine, and have industry professionals visit the classroom. Professionals in this career field are in high demand and have a variety of opportunities for growth.  


Eligibility

Grades 11-12

*Arizona Drivers license is highly recommended.

Things to Consider

  1. Students will be working outside more often than not in this program.
  2. Students may be required to travel to offsite locations for Skills Saturdays.

Direct Employment

  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Forklift Operator
  • Flagger

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Mechanic
  • Open Pit Mining Operator
  • Project Manager
  • Contractor
  • Project Engineer
  • Superintendent

Locations

JTED @ Granite Swan Plant

9301 S. Swan Rd.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 3:45 to 7:45 p.m. and two Saturdays per month 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:45 to 7:45 p.m. and two Saturdays per month 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

  • Semester 1: Equipment safety, identification and basic operation of: Skid Steer, Excavator, Safety: NCCER and OSHA 10 certification training 
  • Semester 2: Equipment safety, identification and basic operation of: Backhoe, Loader, Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA), Forklift, Flagger

Certifications

  • Flagger
  • Forklift (Industrial & Rough Terrain)
  • NCCER Core
  • First Aid
  • Stop the Bleed
  • MSHA
  • OSHA 10

Work Based Learning Requirements

Students who complete year 1 or more of the program and meet the Internship Program eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to complete an internship.

Credits

3/Year


Instructor

  • Michael Bates

    Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor
  • Tim Wood

    Tim Wood

    Heavy Equipment Operations Skills Instructor

More Information

Uniform

  • Steel/composite toe boots 
  • Hard hat
  • Provided
    • Reflective vest
    • Safety glasses

Beneficial Classes to Take in High School

Academic Classes

  • Math
  • Second Language

CTE Classes

  • Construction Technology
  • Welding
  • Automotive Technology

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