Heavy Equipment Operations
Load up on success with a heavy equipment operations career.
At ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï, you’ll gain the hands-on training to operate and manage heavy equipment in New York’s top-ranked program and the #2 program in the nation (U.S. News & World Report). You’ll learn equipment operation, safety, maintenance, blueprint reading, and site layout while training on industry-standard machines and simulators. With practical experience and real-world preparation, you’ll graduate ready to meet employer demand in the construction and highway industries.
Pioneer Quotes:
"This program gives students the hands-on experience and classroom theory needed to be successful in the trade." -Tyler Wright, '1
Program Details
Courses You May Take
Credits: 2
Credits: 2
Credits: 6
Entrance Requirements
Recommended
- Algebra
- Geometry
Students will be accepted for the heavy equipment operations program based on the strength of their application. Criteria for consideration will include high school average, regents exam scores (if a New York State student), grades in related course work, and results of standardized tests (if available).
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
In heavy equipment operations, you’ll learn how to select and safely operate machinery for excavation and earthmoving projects. You’ll practice reading blueprints, setting up survey equipment, and estimating materials. Training also emphasizes OSHA standards, PPE use, problem-solving, and supervisory skills, building the confidence and technical expertise needed for careers in construction and equipment operations.
Facilities and Labs
±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.

With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
LAND A GREAT CAREER
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï Pioneer.
