Clearing and Grading Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program
Location
- Fortson, GA
Summary description:
The program's primary goal is to provide participants with the skills necessary to operate a variety of heavy machinery used for clearing and grading construction sites. This training is designed to be a direct pathway to civilian employment, leveraging the service member's existing discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. Participants continue to receive their military pay and benefits while in the program, and there are no tuition costs.
Job description:
The specific job duties for this position are as follows:1. Operation of Heavy Equipment - trainees will learn to safely and effectively operate a range of heavy machinery, such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and graders.2. Safety and Maintenance - a strong emphasis is placed on safety protocols, as well as the routine maintenance and inspection of equipment.3. Essential Construction Skills - the training also includes foundational knowledge of construction principles, soil types, and environmental regulations.
Eligibility factors:
Georgia
Typical pay $42K – $57K/yr
Median pay: $48K/yr
What Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators typically earn in Georgia — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
Marked DIB in the DoW directory
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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