Lone Star Civil Training Academy
Get in the seat.
Get to work.
Heavy equipment operator training in San Antonio, taught by the operators who run these machines on real civil sites every day.
12
Courses offered
10
Seats per intake
1:5
Instructor ratio
San Antonio
Where we train
Why train with Lone Star Civil
We are a working civil contractor first. The academy exists because we know exactly how hard it is to find operators who are ready on day one.
Taught by working operators
Your instructors run these machines on live Lone Star Civil sites. You learn how the work is actually done, not how a manual says it should be.
Seat time, not slideshows
You are in the cab from day one. Classroom theory is kept to what you genuinely need before you start the engine.
Small intakes
Ten seats per intake. Enough machine time per student to build real competence, not a queue waiting for a turn.
Built for hiring
We train the operators we would want on our own crews, and we tell you honestly what the local market is looking for.
Our courses
Short, focused programs on the machines that keep a civil site moving.
Equipment Operator (Excavator)
Learn to operate a hydraulic excavator safely and productively, from pre-start checks through trenching and grading.
- Duration
- 152 hours
- Tuition
- $11,795
Equipment Operator (Skid Steer)
Get confident on the most versatile machine on any site, including attachment changes and tight-quarters maneuvering.
- Duration
- 144 hours
- Tuition
- $8,995
Equipment Operator (Backhoe Loader)
Two machines in one. Master both the loader and the hoe, and know when to use which.
- Duration
- 148 hours
- Tuition
- $10,295
Coming to the academy
A Registered Apprenticeship pathway is on the way.
Paid on-the-job training, related instruction here at the academy, and a credential recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. Not open yet — register your interest to hear first.
Common questions
Do I need any experience to start?+
No. Every equipment course is built to take a complete beginner to competent operator. Some prior site experience helps on the dozer course, but it is not required.
How old do I have to be?+
You must be 18 or older to operate equipment on our training ground.
What should I bring?+
Steel-toe boots and long trousers. We provide hard hats, hi-vis and eye protection, along with everything else you will need on the day.
Do you help with job placement?+
Yes, we help with job placements. It is not guaranteed, but we hire from our own courses and we are happy to point strong graduates towards contacts across San Antonio.
How do I pay?+
Reach out and we will arrange payment with you directly. Ask us about splitting tuition across the course if that helps.
Is there a way to earn a wage while I train?+
We are building a Registered Apprenticeship pathway that pairs paid on-the-job training with related instruction here at the academy. It is not open yet — see the apprenticeship page to register your interest.
Ready to start operating?
Pick a course, choose an intake, and we will take it from there.