Heavy Equipment Operator, Mechanic & Service Oiler Academy takes place
June 4, 2024.
2024 Entry Level Civil Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator, Mechanic & Service Oiler Academy
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 17 years of age
- High School Senior on track to graduate
- Will have a High School Diploma or GED by June 4, 2024
- Must Pass drug test given at time of interview
- Valid Alaska Driver’s License
- Attach these required Documents to the Application:
- Copy of Valid Alaska Driver’s License
- High School Seniors – Letter from your Counselor or Principal stating that you are on target to graduate.
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Copy of High School or College Transcripts
There is a non-refundable Application Fee of $100 made payable to Partners for Progress in Delta.
Fee can be paid by one of the following credit card, check, money order, or cash.
Once you have completed the application and attached the required documents, please return your application to The Delta Career Advancement Center.
- In person: If you live within 50 miles of Delta Junction, you must return your application in person.
- By email: ljohn@alaska.edu subject: Heavy Equipment Academy
- By mail:
Linnea John, Assistant Coordinator
Delta Career Advancement Center
PO Box 956
Delta Junction, AK 99737
Completed Application must be returned NO LATER than Friday, MAY 17, 2024 before 12:00 noon. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Questions? Please call (907) 895-4605 or email ljohn@alaska.edu.
Our Three-Week Heavy Equipment Academy Includes:
Week One: Health & Safety Week – Certification in OSHA 10, MSHA 48B, First Aid/AED/CPR, NSTC (North Slope Training Cooperative).
Week Two & Three: Hands-on Introductory Training as Heavy Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
- Heavy Equipment Operator will provide a basic understanding of the safe and proper operation of various pieces of equipment and how they are used in the industry.
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic will provide a basic understanding of the following fields: DC Electrical, Air Brakes, Introduction to Hydraulics, Lube/Oil/Service Maintenance, Basic Welding, Component Recognition and how to do it all safely.
- Service Oiler will provide a basic understanding of lubricating, performing safety checks and monitoring fluid levels on trucks, equipment and machinery used on construction projects.
The objective of this academy is to provide entry-level training with heavy equipment to better position the trainee for future employment opportunities in the field. We do not offer any kind of job placement upon completion of this academy. This academy can also be a gateway to apply for an apprenticeship with the AK Operating Engineers or other Heavy Equipment Training.