Heavy Equipment Technology at Warren County Career Center

Lebanon, OH · Public · Certificate · Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

with a smaller student body of 206 in Lebanon, OH.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Warren County Career Center's Heavy Equipment Technology program earn $70,305/yr in their first year — 36% above the $51,528 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

At #38 of 80 Heavy Equipment Technology programs, Warren County Career Center scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Heavy Equipment Technology offers 67 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
60
Score
60
High End
Earnings $70,305/yr (36% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (89% shielded)
Job Market Large (80,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$70K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,046
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Heavy Equipment Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers $106,580 +5.0% 82%
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door $74,690 +1.3% 87%
Rail car repairers $65,680 +2.8% 90%
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
$106,580
+5.0% growth 82% AI-proof
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
$74,690
+1.3% growth 87% AI-proof
Rail car repairers
$65,680
+2.8% growth 90% AI-proof

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Heavy Equipment Technology Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Heavy Equipment Technology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Warren County Career Center and 79 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 60/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Heavy Equipment Technology at Warren County Career Center?
At 60/100, Warren County Career Center's Heavy Equipment Technology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How safe is Heavy Equipment Technology from automation?
For Warren County Career Center graduates, AI risk is minimal. Heavy Equipment Technology rated "AI-Proof" — 89% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Can I learn Heavy Equipment Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Warren County Career Center?
Yes — 67 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Heavy Equipment Technology career paths, including Accessibility And Private Residence Lift Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Warren County Career Center.
Will Heavy Equipment Technology graduates from Warren County Career Center find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Heavy Equipment Technology have roughly 80,400 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →