Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

Johnson College, a private nonprofit school in Scranton, PA, offers a two-to-four-year certificate in Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. This program trains students to inspect, service, and repair heavy construction and industrial equipment, including hydraulic systems, engines, and drive trains.

The program falls within the heavy equipment maintenance technology field (CIP 47.0302) and provides a combination of technical instruction and hands-on shop experience with large-scale machinery. Related programs at Johnson College include certificates in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Biomedical Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Building/Property Maintenance. Students can expect training in diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance practices for heavy equipment used in construction and industrial operations.