Training &
Heavy Equipment Operation
Backhoe OperatorNCCER Assessment
Proctored written and hands-on assessment in Portland, TX. One flat $150, credential to the NCCER Registry. By appointment.
01The Assessment
Prove What
You Already Know.
Backhoe operators dig trenches, set pipe, backfill and load material on construction and utility jobs.
What the assessment covers
The NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe assessment covers backhoe controls and pre-operation inspection, trenching and excavation, loading, grade checking, and safe operation around utilities and workers. Pass, and the credential is recorded on the NCCER Registry.
Who tests out
- Experienced operators who need the NCCER credential on paper
- Hands whose credential is coming due for renewal
- Hands whose contractor needs the credential verified before a turnaround
- Anyone hired on the condition of getting the card
02How It Works
Three Steps To The Card
Book Your Date
Online in two minutes, or call the office.
Test In Portland
Written assessment first, then the hands-on performance verification where the craft calls for one.
Get The Credential
Pass and it's recorded on the NCCER Registry, where every contractor in the country can verify it.
03Common Questions
Backhoe Operator FAQ
The NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe assessment covers backhoe controls and pre-operation inspection, trenching and excavation, loading, grade checking, and safe operation around utilities and workers. Pass, and your credential is recorded on the NCCER Registry.
No. This is a test-out for people who already do the work. If you want training first, see our Advanced Rigger and Signal Person courses.
$150 flat, paid in full when you book. Assessments run by appointment at our Portland, TX testing room.
A government-issued photo ID. NCCER requires it before you can sit for the assessment.
Your Future Starts Here
Already Know
The Work?
Book your Backhoe Operator assessment, bring your ID, and leave with a credential the whole industry recognizes.