Heavy Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Technician
Hands-On Training and Certifications for Today's Advanced Equipment
Program Overview
Ready to gear up for a high-demand career in equipment technology? College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers an immersive Heavy Equipment Technician program, perfect for those eager to excel in the construction and agricultural equipment repair industry. This program, accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation, equips you with the skills to diagnose and repair heavy equipment, covering everything from basic theory to advanced troubleshooting.
You will embark on a journey, engaging in hands-on training and internships, which not only solidify your classroom learning but enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With access to more than a dozen pieces of construction, material handling, and agricultural equipment, you will practice real repair procedures and troubleshooting and become comfortable with manufacturer-specific tools. The program additionally includes opportunities to earn numerous industry-recognized certifications, boosting your credibility and job marketability upon graduation.
Learning Opportunities
- Real Equipment, Real Skills: Train on actual equipment, applying your knowledge to practical scenarios.
- Extensive Hands-on Training: Dive into hands-on learning, from basic repairs to advanced diagnostics.
- Internships & Career Connections: Gain invaluable experience and build your professional network through partnerships with local companies.
- Industry-Recognized Certifications: Earn certifications that validate your technical expertise and enhance your career prospects.
- Comprehensive Program Structure: Benefit from a well-rounded program covering all aspects of heavy equipment technology.
Local Industry Partnerships
Your education at CWI is supported by local industry providing direction on curriculum, access to shop tours, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product-specific training, and equipment donations. Partnerships include Modern Machinery, Agri-Service, Vermeer, Mountain West, Coastline Equipment, and Sunroc Corporation.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Heavy Equipment Technician – Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cost:
$16,390
Heavy Equipment Technician – Advanced Technical Certificate
Cost:
$15,454
Heavy Equipment Technician – Intermediate Technical Certificate
Cost:
$13,940
Prior to registering for major-specific classes, admitted students must participate in a program orientation covering program expectations and requirements.
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Career Opportunities
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
25
Annual Openings*
$
29.33
Hourly Median Wage*
$
61,006
Annual Median Salary
10.95
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
4
Annual Openings*
$
38.70
Hourly Median Wage*
$
80,496
Annual Median Salary
10.79
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
2
Annual Openings*
$
25.97
Hourly Median Wage*
$
54,017
Annual Median Salary
7.75
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose Heavy Equipment Technician as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Program Accreditation
The Heavy Equipment Technician program at College of Western Idaho is accredited by:
The AED Foundation
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Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Cost & Aid
As a student in this program, you may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
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