Transportation & Public Works Training

The University of Texas at Arlington provides third-party evaluations to verify the competency of experienced heavy equipment operators. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on field assessments, participants demonstrate proficiency in pre-operational inspections, safe equipment operation, and proper operating techniques for a specific piece of equipment.

For information, scheduling, or a quote, contact our team at 866-906-9190 or pwi@uta.edu.

This training is conducted at the clients site using the client's equipment.
UT Arlington offers operator qualification assessments for all pieces of heavy equipment it provides training for.
To see the complete list, visit our Heavy Equipment page.
Click on a piece of equipment below for a sample of tasks which will be evaluated

HEO 155 Backhoe/Front End Loader
8 Hours | $200 per participant
Maximum 8 participants

A minimum enrollment of 10 participants is required.

Participants will be evaluated on tasks such as:

Safe mount/dismount
Start and drive machine around course
Load and dress stockpile
Set up machine for trenching/excavating
Dig shallow trench to an assigned grade
Backfill and grade trench
Respond to hand signals
Load/unload from trailer

HEO 125 Forklift
8 Hours | $200 per participant
Maximum 8 participants

A minimum enrollment of 10 participants is required.
Participants will be evaluated on tasks such as:

Safe mount/dismount
Start and drive machine around course
Proper use of forks
Loading, stacking, and tiering loads
Loading/unloading racks and shelves
Controlling loads moving forward, in reverse and while negotiating ramps
Respond to hand signals

Skid Steer
8 students max, 8 students min
8 hrs.

A sample of tasks which will be evaluated:

Safe mount/dismount
Start and drive machine around course to include slopes
Load and dress stockpile
Set up machine for excavating
Backfill and grade surface with bucket
Respond to hand signals
Load/unload from trailer

Maintainer
4 students max, 4 students min
8 hrs.

A sample of tasks which will be evaluated:

Safe mount/dismount
Start and drive machine around course
Proper positioning of wheels and blade for various tasks
Vee-ditching
Ability to loosen surface material, create a flat bottom ditch, cut a back slope and pull road shoulders to grade
Load/unload from trailer

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