Heavy Equipment Operator Training
Four-Day Heavy Equipment Operator Training
Our four-day, equipment operator training classes for skid steers, front end-loaders, and backhoes will provide you with a solid foundation in safety standards, preventative maintenance, basic terminology, pre- and post-operation inspections, and proper operation so you can expand the number of pieces of equipment you can operate on the jobsite.
Each session combines classroom and hands-on training using the National Center of Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Curriculum.
Training topics for each session includes:
- Safety
- Configuration and component identification
- Controls familiarization
- Start-up, warm-up and shut-down procedures
- Basic maneuvers
- Preventative maintenance
- Digging and loading techniques
- Loading and securing for transport
Choose the class you need based on the skills you want to develop.
Training Sessions
Monday–Thursday from 8:00am–5:00pm
Location: Regional Transportation Training Center
Backhoe Operation
Cost: $1,239
Front End-Loader Operation
Cost: $845
Mini Excavator Operation
Cost: $845
Skid Steer Operation
Cost: $845
Admission Requirements
No admission requirements or entrance exam needed.
Certification
Students must pass a written exam and equipment field operations in order to receive NCCER credentials. Additionally, students must register in the NCCER system to obtain their NCCER credentials.
Registration
Call 319-296-4286 about dates for upcoming sessions. You may also complete the form below and a program coordinator will contact you to help you begin the process.
Questions? Need Help Getting Started?
Complete the form below and Hawkeye Business and Community Education will contact you to answer your questions and help you get started.