Steer your way into a fantastic career.
Heavy equipment operators learn skills in operation of a crawler dozer, excavator, and motor graders plus additional training on alternate pieces. All programs start with a minimum of 40 hours simulator training.
As an operator trainee you will also gain additional knowledge in soils, map reading, surveying, environmental protocols/land management, service and maintenance.
Earthwork projects are a critical part of the oil & gas industry with the development of seismic, roadways, site pads, operations facilities, camps and reclamation projects. Additional employment opportunities are available in the private sector and municipalities in maintenance.
Please refer to the link below for current schedule and fees.
Program Schedule & Fees 2011 - 2012
Program Schedule & Fees 2012 - 2013
For program information call Community and Industry Training Initiatives Portage College 780-623-5631
