Excavator Operator
Learn to operate a hydraulic excavator safely and productively, from pre-start checks through trenching and grading.
What you will learn
Our excavator course puts you in the seat from day one. You will cover machine walk-arounds and pre-start inspections, controls and travel, trenching to grade, slope and batter work, loading trucks, and safe working around utilities and people.
Training is delivered on active-standard equipment by operators who run these machines on real Lone Star Civil sites.
Who it is for
Must be 18 or older. No prior experience required.
What you leave with
Lone Star Civil Excavator Operator Certificate
Upcoming intakes
Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026
Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm · San Antonio, TX
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Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm · San Antonio, TX
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Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026
Mon to Fri, 7:00am - 3:30pm · San Antonio, TX
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