Joe Turner

is a Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Muhlenberg Job Corps Center. He served in the United States Navy for four years and at Logan Aluminum for 27 years. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of heavy equipment and life lessons with students.

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Heavy Equipment Operations

Heavy Equipment Operations

On the job, you will ...

  • Drive, maneuver or control heavy machinery, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors or front-end loaders 
  • Construct roads, buildings and other structures 
  • Build structures via pouring concrete and coordinating machine actions with crews in response to hand or audio signals 
  • Clean, maintain and make basic repairs to equipment 

Some of the career options you will have ...  

Individuals with credentials in Heavy Equipment Operations go to work for construction companies or contractors. Heavy equipment operators typically work outside in almost every climate and weather condition. Some operators work in factories, mines or remote locations, or on large construction projects like highways and dams. Most work full time. 

Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Asphalt Paving and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway. 

The credentials you will earn ...  

In the Heavy Equipment Operations training program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials and/or state licensure. Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements 
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Transportation

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As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will drive, maneuver or control heavy machinery, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors or front-end loaders.

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