
Heavy Equipment Training School Phoenix - The heavy equipment operator courses will help the operator in obtaining the essential skills and knowledge they would require in order to enter the workforce as an entry level operator. In this 12 week course in addition to a practicum, you will focus on jobsite basics including: safety, health and environmental training and awareness, machine operation and maintenance, and use of earth moving methods in hands-on situations.
Operator training would help people work with their selected heavy machinery such as a compactor, grader, loader, an excavator and a dozer. The essential skills which an operator would need to work with heavy machinery consists of: good problem solving skills, excellent oral communication skills, good spatial ability and good vision, physical stamina and strength, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and excellent manual dexterity along with good eye-hand coordination.
Technical skills are likewise necessary to operate these machinery. These skills include: being able to operate equipment and power tools, general mechanical ability, understanding of safe working procedures, the ability to follow grade plans, technical specifications and read instructions, the ability to make mathematical calculations and basic measurements, and the ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance.