Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

The Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation certificate program at Salish Kootenai College is a public institution located in Pablo, MT. This one-to-two-year certificate program prepares students to safely operate heavy construction machinery including bulldozers, excavators, graders, and other earthmoving equipment used in construction and infrastructure projects.

This program falls within the air transportation and related CIP field for equipment operation (49.0202). Salish Kootenai College also offers related programs on campus, including the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree and the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate, serving students across both technical trades and healthcare career paths. The heavy equipment operation program addresses workforce demand in Montana's construction and natural resources industries.