Utility Construction Technician

Course description

Utility Construction Technician students learn how to run cable overhead and underground using heavy equipment like horizontal directional drills, mini-excavators, vibrational plows, and bucket trucks. Students will learn pole climbing techniques in our 10 acre outside lab area. Additionally, students will take the required truck driving courses that prepare them to take their CDL A license.

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect Utility Construction Technician graduates to be able to:

Demonstrate safe practices and techniques Demonstrate heavy equipment operation Perform site location and preparation Perform construction practices Complete CDL-A licensure Utilize construction plans Apply basic electrical principles Demonstrate customer service Analyze broadband principles Perform preventative maintenance practices

Learn more: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/utility-construction-technician