Get Trained and Certified in as Little as Two Weeks.
Complete Your Horizontal Directional Drill Operator Training at HEC
Advantages of Attending Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Practical Experience
HEC is a Ditch Witch-authorized provider of HDD training classes. That means students benefit from instructor-led training courses that teach the basic principles of directional control.
Accelerated Program
You can complete the program and earn your HDD certification in as little as two weeks. Enroll today to give your career the kickstart it needs.
Career Services
Our career services team is committed to helping HDD students with resume building, mock interviews, and industry networking. They even provide job placement assistance to help you secure a job upon program completion.
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As a student, you’ll learn how to:
- Communicate effectively with a team
- Follow safety best practices
- Implement traffic control and other preventative measures
- Perform equipment inspection procedures
- Perform proper PPE inspections
- Conduct proper job planning and job site preparation, including any underground locates and requirements for the directional boring plan
- Prepare emergency response plans
Career Outlook
Horizontal Directional drill operator positions are in high demand and are projected to grow year over year. Upon getting Ditch Witch certified, you can apply for jobs across the country and access opportunities for career advancement within the industry.
Training Location
Our HDD training program is offered in Oklahoma.
6101 W. Reno Avenue, Suite 1000
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(888) 616-5447 Apply to HEC
Financial Aid
Financial restraints shouldn’t prevent you from getting the education and training you need to start your career as a horizontal directional drill operator. That’s why we offer flexible financial aid options—like affordable loans and state and federal grants. We also accept certified checks, money orders, and most major credit cards to simplify the payment process.
Call today to learn more about our financing options and to see if you qualify.
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Our graduates find careers in heavy equipment operations. Recent graduates have found employment with companies, such as:
