40 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $51,650 · projected growth +3.4%. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.A.S. in Apprenticeship Technology-Operating Engineer
Ivy Tech Community College
Course
Aggregate Technician
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$800 cost
Sample Aggregates Per Field and Laboratory ProceduresDetermine Materials Finer Than No. 200 Sieve By Washing and Sieve TestingMeasure Unit Weight and Voids In Aggregate SamplesPerform Sieve Analysis For Fine and Coarse AggregatesReduce Field Samples To Testing SizeSample Aggregates From a Conveyor Belt
Short-Term Certificate
Apprenticeship Operating Engineer
Emily Griffith Technical College
Course
Asphalt Level I Technician
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$975 cost
Knowledge of Asphalt Plant OperationsProduce Quality Asphalt Mixtures Per Mix Design RequirementsPerform Volumetric Analysis of Asphalt MixturesSample Asphalt Mixtures Per Standard ProceduresApply Random Sampling Techniques to Asphalt TestingDetermine Rice and Bulk Specific Gravity of Asphalt Mixtures
Certificate
Backhoe Operator
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
Bulldozer Operator
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
Certificate in Civil Construction and Heavy Highway Equipment
Ivy Tech Community College
Certification
Certified Snow Professional (CSP)
Snow & Ice Management Association
$450 cost
Apply snow and ice operations management practices to plan, execute, and monitor effective winter service deliveryAssess and manage operational, financial, and liability risk associated with snow and ice services through documentation and proactive planningIntegrate the science of snow and ice with equipment selection, timing strategies, and materials management to improve service outcomes
Certificate
Compact Equipment Operator
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Certification
Concrete Pump Operator
American Concrete Pumping Association
Conduct pre-operation inspections of the concrete pump and truck including engine oil, hydraulic oil, radiator, outriggers, safety covers, gauges, and placing line components before leaving the yardSelect and use required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves, rubber boots, and breathing protection appropriate for concrete pump operationsSet up the concrete pump on the job site by positioning the unit, deploying outriggers, and verifying stability before commencing pumping operationsIdentify and maintain safe distances from energized power lines using dedicated spotters and applying ACPA minimum clearance requirements during boom operationsCommunicate placement directions using the 14 standardized ACPA safety hand signals and establishing a single designated signal person for boom movementPrime the placing line with appropriate slurry or lubricating mix prior to pumping to prevent plugging and ensure proper lubrication of the system
Certification
Concrete Pump Operator
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Select required materials for the job site based on daily work needs and equipment requirementsSelect appropriate PPE according to job‑specific safety requirements and environmental conditionsGather personal provisions in anticipation of weather conditions, job duration, and number of poursPerform pre‑trip truck inspections (DVIR) using FMCSA requirements and observational skillsInspect pump components by checking safety pins, fluid levels, leaks, and stowed equipment during pre‑operational checksPlan travel routes by considering pump size, weight, permits, road restrictions, and traffic patterns
Certificate
Construction Equipment Operation
North Arkansas College
Short-Term Certificate
EPIC-Heavy Equipment Operations Level I
Trinidad State College
Certificate
Earthmoving Equipment Operator
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
$2,347 cost
Course
Earthwork/Base Technician
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$650 cost
Knowledge of Contractor and ALDOT Responsibilities In Earthwork and Base Course ConstructionKnowledge of Soil Properties As Applied to Earthwork ConstructionIdentify Classes of Soil Materials By Type and CharacteristicCollect Field Samples Per Standard ProceduresDetermine Soil and Aggregate Density In Field and Laboratory SettingsApply Pass and Fail Criteria To Earthwork and Base Course Construction
Associate's Degree
Energy Production & Industrial Construction-HEQ
Trinidad State College
Certificate
Energy Production & Industrial Construction-HEQ
Trinidad State College
Certificate
Front-End Loader Operator
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
New River Community and Technical College
Certificate
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY-EPIC
Trinidad State College
Associate's Degree
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY-EPIC
Trinidad State College
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Logging Operations and Maintenance
Shasta College
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operation
Coalinga College
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operations
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
$2,974 cost
Long Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator Technician
Butte College
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Compaction Equipment (Roller)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic compaction equipment operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using compaction equipmentIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support compaction operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute compaction equipment operations including rolling compacting and finishing soil and paved surfaces
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Dozer
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic bulldozer operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the bulldozerIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support dozing operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute dozer operations including pushing clearing grading and spreading material
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Excavator
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic excavator operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the excavatorIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support excavation operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute excavator operations including digging trenching material handling and site cleanup
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic backhoe operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the backhoeIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support excavation operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute backhoe operations including trenching excavation backfilling and material handling
Certificate
Hydraulic Excavator Operator
Hazard Community and Technical College
Certificate
Hydraulic Excavator Operator
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Certificate
Motor-Grader Operator
Hazard Community and Technical College
Diploma
Operating Engineer
Hazard Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate
Program: Heavy Equipment Operator - Crane
Technical College of the Rockies
Course
Radiation Safety
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$325 cost
Knowledge of Health Hazards of Radioactive Materials In Field Testing EnvironmentsKnowledge of Rules and Regulations of the Radiological Safety ManualKnowledge of Alabama Radiation Protection RegulationsOperate Nuclear Density and Asphalt Content Gauges Per Manufacturer Instructions
Course
Radiation Safety Officer
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$400 cost
Knowledge of Regulations for Securing and Transporting Nuclear GaugesApply Personnel Monitoring Protocols In Radiation Safety ProgramsRespond to Accidents and Stolen Gauge Incidents Per Standard ProceduresConduct Leak Tests on Nuclear Gauges Per Standard ProceduresMaintain Documentation and Records for Radiation Safety Programs
Course
Roadway Technician Level 1
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$550 cost
Knowledge of Basic Road Construction Safety and Plan ReadingApply Asphalt Paving Best Practices During Pavement ConstructionKnowledge of Importance of Density In Asphalt Pavement QualityIdentify Causes of Segregation In Asphalt Paving OperationsOperate Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Density Gauges In Field Testing
Course
Roadway Technician Level 2
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
$800 cost
Knowledge of Asphalt Mixture Delivery Procedures During Pavement ConstructionPlace and Compact Asphalt Mixtures Per Construction RequirementsApply Random Sampling Procedures To Asphalt Pavement TestingCompute Pay Factors For Asphalt Pavement Construction
Short-Term Certificate
T.C. in Apprenticeship Technology-Operating Engineer
Ivy Tech Community College