Get your Heavy Equipment license
and start a high-paying career now
Get your Heavy Equipment license
and start a high-paying career now
IN 4 WEEKS, YOU CAN BE EARNING $55,000+ /YR
Classes Start Every Month in Escanaba, MI
Heavy equipment is one of the
best-paying careers in America
Heavy equipment is one of the best-paying careers in America
What is Heavy Equipment
operation (HEO)?
Heavy equipment operation (HEO) is the practice of using large machines to move materials, build structures and conduct repairs
Average salary:
$75,000/YR
Program length:
4 Weeks
Start your class now in Escanaba, MI
Careers HEO training opens up
MINING EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
Average salary:
$86,000
PIPELINE
OPERATOR
Average salary:
$72,000
LOGGING AND FORESTRY
OPERATOR
Average salary:
$61,000
Construction
equipment operator
Average salary:
$74,000
Why Heavy Equipment?
America needs operators
Whatever the industry, there’s some heavy equipment needed. Which means they need some heavy equipment operators.
Earn Big, Fast
Operators make an average salary between $50,000-$100,000 before benefits and seniority pay. Starting salaries at $55,000 in Michigan.
Rapid education
HEO training takes 4 weeks from beginning to end, during which you’ll be using some big machines!
Build your future
HEO training enables you to apply to thousands of jobs across the country. Construction, forestry, mining, oil & gas – they all want you now.
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#1 Rated HEO Operator School in MI & WI
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Students & Veterans get 50-100% off tuition through state programs
We accept Klarna! Spread the cost—ask our admissions team for details
We’ll help you find a job
North Country has placed thousands of graduates in jobs
We connect you with recruiters and employers
Train on the latest equipment
Our course is 95% practice, so you really get a handle on how to use the equipment
We get new equipment every few years so you train on the latest and greatest
Live too far to commute to Escanaba?
We’ve got affordable 4-week housing options. Call us to learn more.
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Why Students Choose Us
My experience with Lorac Academy was one of the most valuable experiences l've ever had. The virtual part of the training was awesome.
My experience with Lorac Academy was one of the most valuable experiences l've ever had. The virtual part of the training was awesome.
My experience with Lorac Academy was one of the most valuable experiences l've ever had. The virtual part of the training was awesome.
My experience with Lorac Academy was one of the most valuable experiences l've ever had. The virtual part of the training was awesome.
My experience with Lorac Academy was one of the most valuable experiences l've ever had. The virtual part of the training was awesome.
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