Heavy Equipment Technology

Career Opportunities

Heavy equipment dealers and earth-moving contractors are top employers. Jobs are also available with mining and logging companies. Most technicians work in indoor shops, but experienced field service technicians travel to job sites to perform repairs.

• Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician
• Construction Equipment Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Dealer Service Technician

Program Learning Goals

Goal 1: Graduates will possess the skills necessary to correctly and safely operate equipment used in the heavy equipment industry.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

1. • Practice the use of proper safety equipment.
   • Visualize situations to predict any concerns before attempting them.
   • Perform tasks following OSHA safety guidelines

Goal 2: Graduates will understand the importance of professional behavior within the Heavy Equipment Industry.

Student Learning Outcomes – Graduates will:

1. • Communicate with internal and external stakeholder in a professional and appropriate manner.
   • Demonstrate professional skills as they relate to timeliness, accountability, and reliability.

Goal 3: Graduates will possess the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level heavy equipment technician position.

Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:

• Diagnose a diesel engine and repair a variety of different types of engines.
• Perform visual emissions inspections
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, and electronics
• Maintain and repair drive train, steering, and suspension systems

Course Outline

For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.