Illinois

Heavy Equipment Operator School for Illinois Students

Build a Rewarding Career in Heavy Equipment and Mobile Crane Operations

Looking for the best heavy equipment operator school in Illinois? While you likely have local options, consider Performance Training Solutions (PTS). With thousands of students served across numerous states, PTS is the heavy equipment operator and mobile crane operator training school you’ve been looking for.

While we’re located in Central Ohio, a short drive over from Illinois and an industry-leading fast training program mean you’ll be on your way to earning a strong wage in an extremely in-demand career field. Here’s why you should consider going out of state in your search for the best heavy equipment operator school in Illinois.

• Our training programs are only three weeks long each (120 clock hours)
• Training is vastly less expensive than a 2- or 4-year college program
• 90% placement rate for students seeking jobs after graduation
• Lifetime career services support (resumes, job search, and more)
• Small class sizes mean more one-to-one time with instructors
• Extensive facility with updated classrooms and vast field space
• Training consists of classroom and in-the-seat instruction
• Grants and scholarships may be available

About Our Heavy Equipment and Mobile Crane Training Programs

Heavy Equipment Operator I

Our Heavy Equipment Operator I course provides entry-level training for skid steers, wheel loaders, compactors, backhoes, and articulated off-road dump trucks. Students will receive an introduction to earthmoving, soils, heavy equipment safety, and basic operational techniques and will be accredited with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) upon completion.

Heavy Equipment Operator II

Completion of Heavy Equipment Operator I is required. Our Heavy Equipment Operator II course exposes students to bulldozers, scrapers, excavators, and motor graders as well as grades, site work, excavation math, interpretation of civil drawings, and finishing and grading. Students will be accredited with the NCCER upon completion.

Mobile Crane Operations

Our Mobile Crane Operations course includes both the mobile hydraulic telescopic boom swing-cab and telescopic boom fixed-cab cranes. Students will learn basic crane principles, safety, operations, preventive maintenance, wire rope, and basic rigging practices. Students will operate a mobile hydraulic telescopic boom swing-cab and telescopic boom fixed-cab crane. Students will be certified through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) upon completion.

Experience the Best Training Available and Start Your Journey to a Lasting, In-Demand Career

Whether you’re a high school student thinking about your next steps, are a veteran rejoining the workforce, or are another experienced worker looking for a new career path, training at PTS is the ideal solution for building a career in persistent industries with strong salaries and benefits. While meals and lodging aren’t provided at PTS, our admissions team can work with you to identify arrangements that meet your needs.

Contact us today to schedule an on-site tour and receive a $500 tuition reduction scholarship!