Heavy Equipment Operator

Hour-based
ONET: 47-2073.00

3

Years

200.0000000000001h

Related instructions

6000h

On-the-job training

Currently recruiting

Open from April 10, 2026
Listing Title
SBS Apprentice Enrollment- Heavy Op.
Posted
April 10, 2026
Positions available
50 positions
Location
West Palm Beach, FL (33401)
Description

Congratulations! You have been selected by your employer to participate in the Skill Builders Solutions Apprenticeship program. This means your employer is investing in your growth and future. This opportunity is offered to individuals who have demonstrated strong potential, commitment, and the ability to succeed in a structured career pathway.

Throughout your journey, you will gain valuable skills that not only strengthen your performance on the job but also position you for advancement within the company and the industry as a whole.

As part of the program, you can expect to:

  • Earn industry-recognized certifications that validate your skills and increase your career opportunities

  • Participate in structured on-the-job training (OJT) to build real-world experience

  • Complete related technical instruction (RTI) to deepen your technical knowledge

  • Develop leadership skills that prepare you for future roles such as lead, foreman, or supervisor

  • Receive ongoing support, feedback, and guidance from experienced professionals

Participation in this apprenticeship program is completely voluntary. By submitting this application, you are choosing to take advantage of this opportunity and commit to your professional development.

As an apprentice, you agree to:

  • Fully engage in all training components, including OJT and RTI

  • Track and submit required documentation, including work hours and progress

  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and program staff

  • Uphold a high standard of professionalism, safety, and accountability

  • Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

  • Take ownership of your growth and advancement within the program

If you have any questions at any point, Skill Builders Solutions is here to support you, please don’t hesitate to email admin@skillbuilderssolutions.org to reach out for guidance or clarification.

If you decide that this program is not the right fit for you at this time, you should discuss your decision directly with your employer. In that case, please do not submit this application.

By moving forward with this application, you are taking an exciting step toward advancing your career, building new skills, and creating future opportunities.

Curriculum
  • Apprenticeship Orientation
  • Anti-Harassment & DEI Training
  • Basic Employability
  • Communication Skills
  • Construction Math & Equipment Calculations
  • Blueprint Reading & Site Plans
  • Introduction to Heavy Equipment
  • Classification of Heavy Equipment
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
  • Heavy Equipment Safety
  • Trenching & Excavation Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout Procedures
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Utility Line Identification & Safety
  • Traffic Control & Flagger Certification
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Basic Rigging & Signalperson Training
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
  • Fire Prevention
On-the-job training
  • Update job related knowledge or skills.
  • Position construction or extraction equipment
  • Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.
  • Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
  • Maintain construction tools or equipment.
  • Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
  • Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
  • Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
  • Compact materials to create level bases.
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