re: Heavy Equipment Operator Training

I started busting my arse a rigger,was trained by certified operators for 6-8 months then the company had forklift,crane,etc. training companies come in and hold classes for anywhere from 4-6 hrs.

I learned in the army and was a 62E after my unit was downsized back in the 1980’s.

Now with gps machine control, learning old way with survey stakes, basic maintenance, and basic safety while operating the equipment he needs to find a vo tech (the one in port Allen had a program at one time), working as a laborer for a company that may do sponsorship training through their organization, or the military.

Yes, I can operate large dozers D10 down to D3 with ease. It took years of working for my wives family farm building levees, military, and doing dirt work on the side for a contractor in California to make decent pay.

A skilled heavy equipment mechanic with mfg certified training will make him more marketable than an operator.