When you study at Penn College, your instructors will do more than know your name. They'll get to know you. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your success, Penn College faculty are here to support your academic journey.
Heavy Equipment Operations
Because tomorrow needs critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Heavy Construction Equipment Technology: Operator Emphasis
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Lay the groundwork for a future in heavy equipment.
On the job site, time is money. Heavy equipment must be operated effectively and repaired quickly and accurately. Our Caterpillar equipment program trains students specifically on Caterpillar brand equipment service and repair while our general technician program delivers big-picture skills that apply to various brands. Our third degree option focuses on techniques heavy equipment operators need to operate machines, but also covers estimating and job site management skills.
Explore our programs
Heavy Construction Equipment Technology: Operator Emphasis (A.A.S.)
Dig into everything from equipment and safety protocols to site engineering and layout strategies in this power-packed associate's program.
Bachelor Degree Pathway
Rise to administrative and management positions in your field with an Applied Management (B.S.) Online degree
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Jun 24
Open House
Saturday, June 24 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Jul 29
Open House
Saturday, July 29 8:30 - 2 :30 PM
Pre-College Programs
Define your future
There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.
Explore tomorrow
- Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
- Explore a variety of career options
- Experience our hands-on approach to education
- Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
Our People
Here for you every step of the way
News
04.13.2023
Spring Car Show set for Saturday
A Spring Car Show, organized by a trio of student groups, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on main campus.
03.31.2023
Highway Equipment adds skid steer to its philanthropy resume
Highway Equipment & Supply Co. has loaned an ASV Inc. skid-steer loader to Pennsylvania College of Technology, continuing 20-plus years of instructional support for students and faculty at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center.
03.23.2023
Students benefit from Anderson Equipment-loaned excavator
Students in nearly a dozen diesel and heavy construction equipment courses will be positively impacted by a longtime partner’s loan of an excavator to Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Industry
James D. Morrissey, Inc.
Building Construction
Construction Management
Civil Engineering
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Heavy Equipment Operations
Industry
Cable Services
Building Construction
Construction Management
Forestry
Heavy Equipment Operations
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Civil Engineering
Industry
WM
Civil Engineering
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Heavy Equipment Operations
Industry
Warfel Construction
Building Construction
Construction Management
Heavy Equipment Operations
Industry
Allan Myers
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Collision Repair & Restoration
Construction Management
Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation
Heavy Equipment Operations
Industry
Wagman
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Heavy Equipment Operations