As a heavy equipment operator in California, you will need a valid driver’s license and a crane or heavy equipment certification. You can earn a certification from a college or university, from the International Union of Operating Engineers, or from heavy equipment operator schools in California.
Below are heavy equipment training options for you to find the school or training program best for you.
Heavy equipment operator schools in California
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Less than one year certificate
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, California 93305-1299
(661) 395-4011
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Less than one year certificate
Butte College
3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, California 95965-8399
(530) 895-2511
Heavy equipment training by an International Union of Operating Engineers in California
Another great option would be to receive training from a operators union. Here you will earn quality training as well as build a network of relationships to support you throughout your career.
IUOE Local 082
1253 Broadway, PMB #432
El Cajon, California 92021
(619) 334-9571
IUOE Local 501
2405 West Third St
Los Angeles, California 90057
(213) 385-1561
IUOE Local 039
1620 N Market Blvd
Sacramento, California 95834
(916) 928-0399
IUOE Local 012
150 East Corson Street
Pasadena, California 91103-3839
(626) 792-8900
IUOE Local 003
1620 South Loop Road
Alameda, California 94502
(510) 748-7425
Heavy equipment apprenticeships and public training options in California
Overton Safety Training
2417 East Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA 95355
(503) 356-0411
Training courses offered:
- Aerial/Scissor Lift
- Crane Operators
- Forklift Training
- NCCCO Certification
- Rigging & Signaling
College of Instrument Technology – Trucking and Heavy Equipment Training
Provides CDL, crane, and heavy equipment training
17156 Bellflower Boulevard
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-1785
Deep Creek Construction School
8280 Deep Creek Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-3045
Cashman Equipment Co.
3300 Saint Rose Parkway
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 649-8777