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How to become a heavy equipment operator?
Asked by z1fireman
I really want to be a heavy equipment operator but I don't have time or money to go to school to do it. Is there any other way to learn?
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Join the Army.
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I just go out and climb on my tractor and fire it up!
Maybe you can find a contractor that will train you at minimum wages. Some schools do offer financing for their courses, too.
Answered by auntiegrav
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Best way to become an operator is join the operator engineers union. They train you in how to run heavy equipment through an apprenticeship. It takes a lot of dedication, but well worth it. Good Luck with everything.
Answered by ezcrete75
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