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Certificate: Building Const. & Const. Equip. Operator - Summer 2025 - Starts June 2nd

Northeast Iowa Community College

5 Positions

ID: 67563

Posted On 05/07/2025

Job Overview

This program is a combination of the Building Construction and the Construction Equipment Operator certificate programs. Training begins with a comprehensive core track that teaches job readiness and teamwork skills, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction safety principles, Silica Safety and American Heart Association CPR/First Aid. Then in a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience, students will be introduced to basic construction concepts and technical skills including rough framing, concrete, insulation, building codes and permits, and finish carpentry. Once the core track is complete, students will have the opportunity to earn money while they learn during the Building Construction lab portion of the program that takes place at a job-site, approximately 46 hours. During the Construction Equipment Operator lab students will be prepared to safely, efficiently and professionally operate heavy equipment used in a variety of construction sites including residential and commercial building, road construction, maintenance and utility installation and repair. Students will be introduced to equipment applications, sustainability practices, powertrain, hydraulic and electrical system inspections, flagger skills and operation of a forklift, skid steer and mini-excavator. This program is designed to prepare workers for high-demand construction jobs or to pursue additional education or training in construction trades.

This Career Pathway Certificate is part of the Opportunity Dubuque program supported by the Greater Dubuque Development Corp.

Program Start Date: June 2, 2025

Tuition Cost: $5,025

Tuition assistance is available for those who are eligible. Contact a Career Coach at NICC at 844.642.2338 to begin your tuition assistance application today.

For course schedule and registration information visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/101590 (https://nicc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int\_class\_id=101590&int\_category\_id=11&int\_sub\_category\_id=132&int\_catalog\_id=0)

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Marcus Ingles

College & Career Coach,

844-642-2338, ext. 3314

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Job Details

Categories

Building and Grounds

Construction/Skilled Trades

Skilled Labor Trades

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

\# Positions

5

Start Date

20250507

End Date

20250530

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.