Heavy Equipment Operations (AOS)
Learn to build your future with hands-on training in the top ranked program in NY and #2 ranked progam in the US.
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Gain hands-on skills to operate and manage heavy equipment in light construction and highway industries. Learn equipment operation, safety, maintenance, blueprint reading, and site layout while training on industry-standard machines and simulators. Graduate ready to enter the workforce with practical experience and the expertise employers are looking for.
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"This program gives students the hands-on experience and classroom theory needed to be successful in the trade." -Tyler Wright, '16
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Professional Outlook
Occupational outlook projects 3% job growth each year. Median hourly salary is $28.57. Median annual salary is $59,420. Due to the experience students receive at Alfred State and the excellent program reputation, there are multiple employment opportunities for students.
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In heavy equipment operations, you’ll learn to select and safely operate machinery for excavation and earthmoving projects. You’ll practice reading blueprints, setting up survey equipment, and estimating materials. Training also covers OSHA standards, PPE use, problem-solving, and supervisory skills, preparing you for careers in construction and equipment operations.
TOOLS LIKE THE PROS
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
TOOLS LIKE THE PROS
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
