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The heavy equipment operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of equipment used at construction and road building sites. To be successful the operator should be able to operate all types of equipment. He/she must be able to inspect and operate the equipment in a manner that ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations. Additionally the operator must be able to read surveyor stakes, perform minor repairs, complete math calculations and reports, and be sufficiently knowledgeable about soil types to ensure that completed work will meet intended expectations. An operator must have good eye-hand coordination and must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Attention to detail and a sense of responsibility is required.

PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found in our course catalog.

INFORMATION
Contact the Transportation Technologies Department located at LCC West Campus 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing MI Telephone number(517-267-6406 or Steve Higgins at AIS Construction Equipment Corporation (517) 321-8000.

REQUIREMENTS (total 15 credits)
CODE/TITLE/CREDIT HOURS
HEOT 110 / Part 10 MIOSHA / 1
HEOT 120 / Backhoe Operator / 3
HEOT 121 / Excavator Operator / 3
HEOT 122 / Wheel Loader Operator / 2
HEOT 123 / Forklift Operator / 1
HEOT 130 / Skidsteer Operator / 2
HEOT 131 / Bulldozer Operator / 3