Heavy Equipment Operator (AAS)
Degree Map
Program Information
In this hands-on program, students will be operating motor graders, scrapers, front end loaders, bulldozers, 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
Contact Information
Questions about this pathway?
Louis Teel
HEO Faculty/Division Chair/Advisor
Phone: 520-494-5319
louis.teel@centralaz.edu
Lexi Porterfield
Coordinator & Recruiter
Phone: 520-494-5336
alexis.porterfield@centralaz.edu
Career and Transfer Resources
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.
Transfer Center
Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree.
If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.
Career Center
The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.