Candidates taking a proctored NCCER assessment in the on-site testing room

Heavy Equipment Operation

Motor Grader OperatorNCCER Assessment

Proctored written and hands-on assessment in Portland, TX. One flat $150, credential to the NCCER Registry. By appointment.

Assessment fee$150
FormatWritten + hands-on
WhenMon – Fri · 8 AM – 5 PM
CredentialNCCER Registry

01The Assessment

Prove What
You Already Know.

Motor grader operators cut and finish subgrade, base and road surfaces to grade and crown.

What the assessment covers

The NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator: Motor Grader assessment covers grader controls and inspection, blade positioning, cutting and spreading, ditching, finish grading to stakes or GPS, and safe operation. 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

01

Book Your Date

Online in two minutes, or call the office.

02

Test In Portland

Written assessment first, then the hands-on performance verification where the craft calls for one.

03

Get The Credential

Pass and it's recorded on the NCCER Registry, where every contractor in the country can verify it.

03Common Questions

Motor Grader Operator FAQ

The NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator: Motor Grader assessment covers grader controls and inspection, blade positioning, cutting and spreading, ditching, finish grading to stakes or GPS, and safe operation. 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 Motor Grader Operator assessment, bring your ID, and leave with a credential the whole industry recognizes.

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