Equipment Operator (Backhoe Loader)
Two machines in one. Master both the loader and the hoe, and know when to use which.
What you will learn
The backhoe loader is a mainstay of utility and municipal work. You will learn loader bucket technique, stabilizer placement, trenching and pipe-laying support, careful excavation around live services, and road-legal travel between sites.
Who it is for
Must be 18 or older. A valid driver license is recommended.
What you leave with
Lone Star Civil Backhoe Loader Operator Certificate
U.S. Department of Labor
Counts toward: Operating Engineer
O*NET-SOC 47-2073.00 · Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
This course is one related-instruction block toward the Operating Engineer Registered Apprenticeship occupation. The full DOL-recognized apprenticeship for this occupation runs 4,000-6,000 hrs of combined on-the-job training and related instruction (a hybrid standard).
- Full apprenticeship term
- 4,000-6,000 hrs
- Typical apprentice wage
- $19-$22/hr
Upcoming intakes
Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm · San Antonio, TX
10 seats left
Enrolling now
Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
4 weeks, Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm (weekends off) · San Antonio, TX
10 seats left
Enrolling now
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm · San Antonio, TX
10 seats left
Enrolling now
Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026
4 weeks, Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm (weekends off) · San Antonio, TX
10 seats left
Enrolling now