In this hands-on program students will be operating motor graders, scrapers, front end loaders, bull dozers, water trucks, dump trucks, belly dump trucks, backhoes, excavators and other specialized equipment. The equipment in our fleet gives the student a feel for up-to-date equipment and for older equipment still used in the industry.

• Heavy Equipment Operator A.A.S. Degree
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate

Next Steps

Admissions

Financial Aid

Advising

Registration

Questions about this pathway?

Louis Teel
HEO Faculty/Advisor
520-494-5319
louis.teel@centralaz.edu

James Busch
Director, Skilled Trades & Workforce Development
Phone: 520-494-5314
james.busch1@centralaz.edu

 Career Opportunities

Heavy equipment operators can utilize their skills in a number of industries, including cities, counties, state highway departments, logging, construction, and mining. By obtaining an Associate of Applied Science degree, experienced operators can be on the fast track for a supervisory or managerial role overseeing construction projects.

For transfer information:

Central Arizona College Career and Transfer Center