Seattle Heavy Equipment Training School

Seattle Heavy Equipment Training School - The heavy equipment operator courses would help the operator in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills they would need to enter the workforce as an entry level operator. In this 12 week course in addition to a practicum, you would focus on jobsite basics such as: safety, health and environmental training and awareness, machine operation and maintenance, and use of earth moving methods in hands-on conditions.

This training helps you to operate on selected things of machines like for example a loader, compactor, excavator, dozer and a grader. There are several essential skills needed to become a heavy equipment operator: good problem solving skills, good oral communication skills, physical strength and stamina, good spatial ability and excellent vision, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and excellent eye-hand coordination along with good manual dexterity.

Technical skills are also essential to operate these machines. These skills consist of: general mechanical ability, being able to operate equipment and power tools, knowledge of safe working methods, the ability to follow grade plans, technical specifications and read directions, the ability to make basic measurements and mathematical calculations, and the ability to carry out basic maintenance and mechanical repairs.

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