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Heavy Equipment Operator- Scraper

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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A scraper operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of scrapers. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine.

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Focus Statement A scraper operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of scrapers. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine. He/she uses the scraper to perform the appropriate work-related tasks. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksite
  • Perform basic scraper operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travel
  • Establish and maintain grades and perform site work using the scraper
  • Identify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support scraper operations
  • Perform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimation
  • Execute scraper operations including cutting loading hauling and spreading material
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Construction Laborers47-2061.00
  • Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other47-3019.00
  • Helpers--Production Workers51-9198.00
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Pumps, compressors, and generators — operate with limited oversight to supply power for tools and machinery during routine construction activities.
  • Construction site layouts — measure, mark, and record openings and distances with moderate independence using standard measuring instruments.
  • Project plans and written specifications — read and interpret to determine daily work activities with occasional clarification from a lead worker.
  • Pneumatic tampers and compaction equipment — operate to compact and level earth to grade specifications on excavation and backfill tasks.
  • Hand signal communication — execute established signals to guide equipment operators during alignment and material placement in familiar site conditions.
  • Machinery and equipment — perform routine lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs following standard maintenance checklists.
  • Building materials inventory — coordinate loading, unloading, and distribution to correct locations by cross-referencing project plans with minimal supervision.
  • Multiple simultaneous tasks — coordinate physical actions across limbs and tools to maintain productivity and safety on a busy job site.
  • Site hazard protocols — apply public safety and security procedures consistently during daily site preparation and cleanup activities.
  • Crew communication — exchange clear verbal information with co-workers and supervisors to support task sequencing on an active construction site.

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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