Heavy Equipment Operation & Environmental Safety Academy

Looking to launch a career in heavy equipment operation and environmental safety? This academy is your gateway to a high-demand industry where safety and skill go hand in hand.

Participants will earn industry-recognized certifications that prepare them to confidently operate heavy machinery while managing tasks involving hazardous materials -- essential skills for jobs in construction, environmental services, disaster response, and industrial sectors.

This elite training will be held at one of the premier training faciliteis in the nation, combining hands--on experience with comprehensive classroom instruction. You will build the foundation for a solid career while gaining the technical skills employers are looking for.

(Funded by EPA Brownfields Job Training Program Grant)

Upon successful completion of this course and having met all requirements, students earn:

  • Heavy Equipment Certification
  • HAZWOPER 40-Hour
  • OSHA-10 for Construction
  • Environmental Career Information & Planning
  • Intro to Environmental Assessments
  • Lead RRP Certification
  • Forklift Operation and Safety
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Confined Space Training
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Excavation Safety
  • Field Trip
  • …and more

Date:  June 16 - July 18, 2025
Location:  Knife River Training Center, 35973 Kennel Rd SE, Albany, Oregon

For more information call 541-524-2651

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