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title: Heavy Equipment Operator
description: As a heavy equipment operator, you will be able to experience your town and the state of Michigan in a whole new way.
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# CONSTRUCTION CAREERS: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

## CONSTRUCTION CAREERS: heavy equipment operator

Do you like working in comfortable clothes? Forget the tie and become an equipment operator. You will always have a window seat with an ever-changing view. You will work with a team and go home every night knowing you are a part of something bigger than yourself.

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## DESCRIPTION 

As a heavy equipment operator, you will be able to experience your town and the state of Michigan in a whole new way. When driving around with family and friends, you’ll be able to say, “I helped build that.”

![a2_heavyequipmentdetail](https://www.michiganconstruction.com/hubfs/a2_heavyequipmentdetail.jpg "a2_heavyequipmentdetail")

## TRAINING PROGRAMS

- [Operating Engineers 324](https://www.oe324.org/training/)
- [AIS Operator Training](http://www.aistraining.com/operator)
- [CAM – CORE Program & Resources](http://www.cam-online.com/LaborRelations/ConstructionCareers.aspx)
- [Detroit Training Center – Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program](http://detroittraining.com/heavyequipment/)
- [Ferris State University ](http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/technolo/auto-heet/heqt/)
- [Michigan Cat](http://www.michigancat.com/company/training)

## EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required for most employer training programs. Useful high school courses include science, math, electronics and shop. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is beneficial. 1 to 3 years of classroom and on-the-job training and you can be ready for this exciting career.  

## ANNUAL SALARY

$30,000 - $75,000+

## SPONSORED BY..

- ![oe 324](https://www.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/oe%20324.png?width=254&height=182&name=oe%20324.png)
- ![MILAP](https://www.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website/images/carousel/MILAP.png?width=254&height=182&name=MILAP.png)
- ![MICCd 2](https://www.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MICCd%202.png?width=254&height=182&name=MICCd%202.png)
- ![Fix MI State](https://www.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website/images/carousel/Fix%20MI%20State.png?width=254&height=182&name=Fix%20MI%20State.png)
- ![MDOT](https://www.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDOT.png?width=254&height=182&name=MDOT.png)