{"id":23024,"date":"2020-11-25T17:42:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T17:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalmarkagency.com\/wct-site\/?p=23024"},"modified":"2021-04-07T17:49:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T17:49:50","slug":"learn-to-operate-backhoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmarkagency.com\/wct-site\/learn-to-operate-backhoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Operate a Backhoe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/digitalmarkagency.com\/wct-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/wct-logo-small.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.3&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Request Form&#8221; module_class=&#8221;request-form&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.1&#8243; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;1099&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Information Request Form<\/h2>\n<p>Information Request Form Don&#8217;t like filling out forms? 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The workforce of the future will be dominated by individuals with hard-earned trade skills, and we\u2019re proud to offer you a clear path to a career of your own.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s never been a better time to get into the construction industry, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a faster than average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/construction-and-extraction\/construction-laborers-and-helpers.htm#:~:text=2%25-,Overall%20employment%20of%20construction%20laborers%20and%20helpers%20is%20projected%20to,level%20of%20overall%20construction%20activity.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 percent increase<\/a> in employment in the field between now and 2029. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, we recommend you learn to operate a backhoe. A vital and versatile piece of equipment, the backhoe is used widely on construction sites throughout the country. In our program, you\u2019ll not only learn to operate a backhoe, but to become a well-rounded and valuable operator as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit from a Classroom Education<\/h2>\n<p>Being a heavy equipment operator isn\u2019t just about hopping in the machine of your choice and starting it up, you need a foundational knowledge of construction skills as well. When you learn to operate a backhoe with us, a portion of your time will be spent in a classroom setting designed to give you exactly that.<\/p>\n<p>While in our classrooms you\u2019ll have the opportunity to learn valuable engineering concepts, applied mathematics, surveying, project layouts, and most importantly, safety skills. These classes are designed to go above and beyond the requirements needed to operate a backhoe, making you a valuable asset to any potential future employers.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Hands-On Training<\/h2>\n<p>While a knowledge base is important to your career, you can\u2019t learn to operate a backhoe with theory alone. That\u2019s why when you\u2019re not in the classroom, you\u2019ll receive hands-on practical training in a controlled environment. Just over half your time in the program will be dedicated to supervised training sessions that simulate a real worksite. These sessions will have you implement the skills taught in class, bridging the divide between the theoretical and the practical.<\/p>\n<p>Your instructor will guide you through the nuts and bolts of proper equipment operation, as well as tips on preventative maintenance. 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