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Skid Steer Operator

Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)

CertificateNon-degree

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Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingCoordinationRepairingEquipment MaintenanceActive ListeningTime Management

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Control PrecisionProblem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationRate ControlReaction TimeFar VisionStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDepth PerceptionNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessResponse Orientation

Tasks

  • Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines an
  • Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
  • Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other mate
  • Learn and follow safety regulations.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, oth
  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as b

Technology

Electronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareProject management softwareFacilities management softwareOffice suite softwareOperating system software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAsphalt distributor trucksAsphalt heating equipmentAsphalt mixing equipmentAsphalt paving machinesAsphalt rakesAutomatic paving control systemsChip spreadersClaw hammersCold in-place recyclersCold planersCompactorsConcrete paving machinesConcrete sawsDesktop computers15-ton truck cranes18-ton hydraulic cranes20-ton tractorsAeroil propane kettlesAir compressorsAngle dozersAquatic weed harvestersAsphalt compactorsAsphalt paversAsphalt spreader boxesAxesBackhoe attachmentsBackhoesBarrier movers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators47-2071.00
  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Paving machine operation — guide equipment along forms and grade lines with reduced oversight to achieve consistent mat thickness on standard road resurfacing projects.
  • Material flow management — adjust machine settings and screed controls to maintain a continuous, even flow of asphalt into the hopper during routine paving runs.
  • Dump truck coordination — communicate independently with truck drivers to synchronize dumping cycles and prevent material supply interruptions on active paving crews.
  • Low-spot identification — monitor material distribution across the full paving width and direct laborers to add material where deficiencies appear during production paving.
  • Routine equipment maintenance — inspect, clean, and lubricate mechanical components using hand tools at scheduled intervals to minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Equipment setup and teardown — configure and dismantle paving and tamping equipment at the start and close of assignments following established procedural checklists.
  • Machine transport operations — drive loaded trucks and maneuver equipment onto and off trailers safely when relocating between job sites within a regional area.
  • Minor repair execution — diagnose and correct common mechanical issues such as clogged material feeds or worn screed plates using mechanics' hand tools on site.
  • Multilimb control coordination — operate simultaneous hand and foot controls to maintain machine speed and screed depth consistency on variable road surfaces.
  • Job site communication — coordinate effectively with paving crew members and truck operators using standard hand signals and radio protocols throughout the workday.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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