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North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School

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Dibishkoochi Giizhig

12:39 05 Mar 25

Very nice, knowledgeable staff that makes you feel like you’re right at home. Student to staff ratio is top tier with plenty of hands on time! Highly recommended!

Ben Wayne (Big Ben)

21:55 11 Feb 25

Fantastic school! Very hands on and engaging. You hit the ground running with the the full trust of your instructors. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to get into heavy equipment operations!

Parker Morin

13:08 30 Jan 25

I just recently graduated from North Country Heavy Equipment School, and I feel that I have come out of the school with more knowledge about heavy equipment and will be able to start a career in a field that I want. The instructors were great and made learning fun and easy. I highly recommend coming to North Country if you would like to start a career in the heavy equipment field.

Aaron E

22:25 29 Jan 25

I just finished my heavy equipment operation class and have nothing but good things to say about there program the instructors are great at teaching you what you need as well as meeting you where your at and expanding your on knowledge. I would recommend this class to enyone going into fields around equipment

Collin Carlson

18:38 02 Jan 25

I enjoyed every part of the class! And with our class size being so small it made things more hands on than I expected.

Quincy Coonen

18:37 02 Jan 25

Just wrapping up my Heavy Equipment course and have to say the small hands on teaching and learning here is top notch. Very well spirited personnel with training mentality. Highly recommended for all willing to learn

Vinny Haslow

13:14 06 Dec 24

Owen Tv

23:16 05 Dec 24

I had a great time here. Great staff, great class. Genuinely had a really fun time and learned a lot at North Country Heavy Equipment School.

Austyn Hollingshed

22:53 05 Dec 24

Just finished my Heavy Equipment Operator schooling and I loved it. I would recommend anyone that is interested in learning how to operate heavy equipment or even just wonders how it is to invest in yourself and go on down to North Country and get started. They also have CDL schooling as well as lineman schooling if you're interested. You'll have a blast. Don't hesitate to call, just do it. You'll find that the staff/employees are very helpful and kind. Thank you North Country for your help and the delicious food as well. Oops, guess I forget to mention the food.😁

Coleton Labadie

13:46 19 Nov 24

I was part of the first class that went through the line school. I was blown away with the knowledge that I got from learning how to climb to learning how to get an apprenticeship. The instructors were all great people.

zebulun shaw

17:34 08 Nov 24

As a new heavy equipment operator, with experience in operating many other pieces of equipment, these guts are very efficient.Lots of seat time like on the job training. That can relate complicated material in easy to understand language.They were highly recomended by multiple people before I applied and niw I know why.Thanks Don, Emil and Dennis.

T Buchler

17:29 08 Nov 24

I had a great experience at NCHES. All the instructors are incredibly patient and helpful when it comes to learning all aspects of operating heavy equipment and learning the best, most efficient ways to do projects.

Leo Imhoff

20:30 15 Oct 24

Fantastic school, hands on experience, real world simulations!

Kurt Bissell

20:29 15 Oct 24

North Country Electrical Line School offers a truly enjoyable and enriching experience for anyone looking to pursue a career in the electrical line industry. The school strikes a great balance between learning and enjoyment, with many of us highlighting the excitement of working with actual power lines and equipment. The physical nature of the work, combined with the camaraderie among classmates, makes it a unique and rewarding experience. Students also mention that while the program is demanding, the sense of accomplishment when mastering new skills or completing a project is incredibly fulfilling.

Logan York

14:05 11 Oct 24

Instructions are very knowledgeable and super understanding. Very light hearted atmosphere that allows you to make mistakes and learn from them. The only this that’s missing is that I wish the management had closer ties to the students and closer ties to company’s in the area. You’re on your own when it comes to finding a job they’ll show you jobs in your area through indeed.

Robert Host

18:50 03 Oct 24

Lulu R

11:57 20 Sep 24

10/10 would recommend absolutely recommend!! My experience has been absolutely outstanding and the instructors have been outstanding!!

Heavy Dude

20:27 19 Sep 24

Best heavy equipment school around have fun at class everyday great learning environment

Mansour Ndiaye

21:20 23 Aug 24

Javier Fierro

13:25 19 Jul 24

My experience at north country heavy equipment school was great. Instructors were great and always available when needed. A lot of hands on experience.

tommy cormier

13:14 19 Jul 24

"I had an great experience at North Country Heavy Equipment School! The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and patient, ensuring I grasped each aspect of operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently. The hands-on training facilities were top-notch, providing a real-world environment to hone my skills. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to start a career in heavy equipment operation. Thank you, North Country, for preparing me so well!"

Dylan Nephew

13:10 19 Jul 24

Great instructors I've learned a lot in just a span of 4 weeks would definitely recommend

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21:54 19 Jun 24

North Country Heavy Equipment School has been an amazing experience!! Everyone and everything has been great here. From answering and returning phone calls and email quickly, to excellent trainers and training and a fun, but challenging environment to learn in. I cannot stress enough, about how awesome this experience has been! If you are considering a career in heavy equipment operation, or simply want to learn because you're curious, do not hesitate to give the school your business.

angelo cuellar lo

20:51 19 Jun 24

Great program, great instructors. Hands on experience everyday! I did the heavy equipment operator program but will be returning for cdl as well!

Rusty

15:46 12 Apr 24

The school instructed by Don, Emil, and the occasional Dennis was exactly what I wanted and needed. The scaled instruction and problems given to build skills and confidence in the equipment were both enjoyable and appropriately scoped. The school was very accommodating when needing extra instruction or time. I left a much more confident operator and was even successful at clearing my own property, putting in a driveway, septic, and clearing a building site purely from the skills and lessons learned in this program. It’s difficult to truly express how accommodating and supportive the school is to students voiced concerns and needs which was the most impressive part for me.

Scott Bohenstengel

11:43 12 Apr 24

Excellent school would recommend to first time users

Ronnie Richardson

14:03 11 Apr 24

I am so glad that I made the decision to attend this school! It has been a great experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get into heavy equipment! The instructors are very knowledgeable and great people!

Steve Aker

23:21 15 Mar 24

The heavy equipment operator course is a good course. You spend the majority of class time in the seat of various pieces of heavy machinery. The instructors and support staff are very helpful. You are given plenty of time to practice on each piece of equipment before completing the practical exercises. I would strongly recommend NCHES if you are considering becoming a heavy equipment operator.

Zach Newburry

20:12 14 Mar 24

An absolute blast! Helpful and entertaining instructors, that make sure you understand the know’s and the why's for every piece of machinery.

James Boe

15:31 14 Mar 24

Wonderful place to learn lots of educational stuff great class atmosphere!!!

Erik Johnson

19:19 07 Mar 24

Attended one week Grader class. Great class, great instructors. Hopefully be back for other training. Highly recommend.

Riley Dalebroux

21:48 29 Feb 24

Just finished up my class at North Country Heavy Equipment School. The staff and instructors are top notch! Great course and great environment. Thank you all!!

Ethan Bennett

17:48 21 Feb 24

Awesome school cool instructors!!!

Angela Lambert

15:07 21 Feb 24

Excellent instructors, and a Great place to learn how to operate heavy equipment! Very pleased with this company, and the help!

Codey Breunig

22:03 16 Feb 24

This school is hands down the best. The instructors love their job and are definitely happy to teach. They are also understanding. They get you ready for real life on the job training. I struggle learning new things on paper especially. Don and Dennis do everything they can to make sure I understand. It also helps they expect mistakes at first because you're new to the equipment but they also teach you how to correct your mistakes. If your looking to get your the best experience out of you certification training.This is the place to go. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

Jacob VanDenBoom

19:43 23 Jan 24

The teachers are great and very helpful. The school provides great training.

Dragonfirered King

19:41 23 Jan 24

The teachers are great and very helpful. The school provides great training.

Shirley Negani

16:54 10 Jan 24

The students and teachers are very friendly. I can't believe the people of Michigan can be helpful

Michael Hirn

16:58 08 Dec 23

Wow, what a great experience! I learned more than I was anticipating and I'm looking forward to using this knowledge in the field. The instructors were awesome to work with. We had a good time on an off site project as well. I'm thankful for the opportunity and want to thank North Country Heavy Equipment School.

Ethan Duchene

23:50 28 Nov 23

I am so glad that I made the decision to attend this school. It has been a great experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get into heavy equipment. The instructors are very knowledgeable and great people.

Nate Pope

22:00 28 Nov 23

I’m currently enrolled at North Country Heavy Equipment school located in Escanaba. This has been a life changing opportunity that will create many career paths for me. My favorite piece of equipment is the excavator. Thank you for giving me this opportunity and providing a lot of memories; from learning a new trade to making friends with similar interests.

Andres Macias

18:04 28 Nov 23

I love the school, bear minimum time in a classroom and they maximize your time in your gear staff and everyone here are just awesome. I highly recommend this school to all

Allen Meyer

15:16 22 Nov 23

I am about halfway through this program now, and after completing the CDL class that I actually enjoyed, this class is even better, I mean who doesn't like playing with really big toys??? Top that off, they now have a log truck as well, so our class is the first one to learn on that too. Thank you everyone at both Midwest Truck Driving School, and North Country Heavy Equipment School....

Josh Krueger

18:50 31 Oct 23

Very helpful instructors.

Lukas Deschane

16:17 31 Oct 23

Great place. Awesome instructors!

David Morris

16:08 11 Sep 23

Great instructors and environment. Lots of time with each piece of equipment. All around great experience, would recommend.

tre

12:21 11 Sep 23

Very hands on and fun class to attend

Stephen Rolhar

15:53 08 Sep 23

Excellent school! The staff and instructors are very professional and knowledgeable, highly recommend this school if you're thinking of starting a career as an operator.

Madisen Claxton

12:07 18 Aug 23

Loved this school, the instructors are very knowledgeable on what they teach and very understanding of the students different experience levels.

Squeaks 1

16:21 17 Aug 23

Great school, lovely instructors, very supportive. Thank you

Rossy Aldrete

12:15 17 Aug 23

Im about to graduate this program, and it has been a great experience. Everyone is amazing, friendly instructors and office staff. The instructors are the best, if you are think about taking this course I highly recommend this school.

Wesley Case

11:33 17 Aug 23

Knowledgeable instructors and staff that designed training for real world applications. Students get plenty of seat time on each piece of equipment ensuring confidence in their abilities. Instructors observe operations without looking over your shoulder allowing the students the time they need to learn controls without being rushed. Military friendly training. A++ training.

brapboy YT

02:15 17 Aug 23

Great instructors, I've learned a lot in just a span of 4 weeks. 100 out of 10 would definitely recommend

Brandon Jacobson

14:03 16 Aug 23

great instructors very knowledgeable. met a lot of good people and learned a lot.

Daniel Sherant

14:03 16 Aug 23

The instructors are all great and friendly. My time at north country Heavy equipment school was amazing and all the people are really great. I highly recommend this school for anyone trying to learn how to run heavy equipment

T SQUAD

12:22 16 Aug 23

The instructors are all super friendly and helpful. They give you plenty of time to work with each machine. If you want to learn to run equipment this is the place to go great work.

Danil Berguson

01:10 16 Aug 23

I had a great experience while learning at North Country Heavy Equipment School. The instructors were very knowledgeable, helpful, and reasonable. The team of instructors were full of helpful tips and always made me feel like a friend to them. Overall, North Country Heavy Equipment School is a great place and was very good to me. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get into the Heavy Equipment trade.

King Kuzz

13:19 15 Aug 23

the best instructors super positive vibes lots to learn and lots to learn on everything g you need to know plus everything you want to know perfect 20/10 highly recommend

Jack Boyle

11:44 21 Jul 23

I would recommend anyone interested in or already working within the industry to join this class. The instructors are excellent and full of knowledge. They operate with great integrity so if something is unknown they find the answers which is vital when teaching safety! Loved it!

Skyler Jefferson

12:19 20 Jul 23

Good place to be at and learn how to run equipment good atmosphere if you don’t break anything. Will be talking about how great this school is.

Storm trooper

12:17 20 Jul 23

Katelyn Dekeyser

12:12 20 Jul 23

Im on my fourth week of class and went into this class not knowing what to expect, but i can tell you it was worth it !!, This place is amazing, the instructors are so nice, and extremely knowledgeable!!!! I would recommend for anyone who knows what they want as a career, or someone who’s just looking at options !!!!

dylan hayzlett

12:09 20 Jul 23

The instructors and administrative staff are very nice and approachable. I can confidently say this was the best decision I’ve made for my education. It’s sad to have to leave such an amazing crew and say goodbye to these wonderful instructors. One of the best decisions you can make!

William Heilig

21:04 15 Jun 23

The best learning experience I could've ever asked for! The instructors treat you like family one moment, and then treat you like you're in the working field to get you ready for work environment. This is the perfect school for all the training necessary to start your new career. Thank you North Country Heavy Equipment School!

Jordan T. S. Lee

04:42 28 Apr 23

The instructors and administrative staff are very nice and approachable. They make me feel at ease. The instructors even sugessted a few fabulous parks for me to visit here in the U.P. The instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. I'd say 90% of the class is hands-on equipments training and work sites simulation, which I like. The one improvement that I think the school would benefit from is having a more updated fleet of machinery to train on. Some of the equipments like the dozer, excavator, grader, loader and dump trucks are quite old. Maybe 20+ yrs old equipments. It has seen better days. I don't expect the school to have all the latest and greatest models for us but perhaps a bit more updated.A side from that, I still learned a great deal from the class and of course had fun as well. I would definitely recommend this school to whoever is interested in entering into the construction field or prehaps just wanted to play with these big boys/girls toys. I'm glad I picked this school.

Tyler Polich

14:04 16 Mar 23

I’m currently going on my 3rd week at north country, and I can say it was the best decision I’ve ever made. The instructors are absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable. I was a little iffy on doing this in the winter months, but they have a huge building that you do most of your work in, so doing this in the winter is not a problem. I’d recommend this school to anyone and everyone that is interested in becoming a heavy equipment operator. 10/10 for sure! 🤙🏻

Domanick Walther

22:19 10 Feb 23

Love the school the instructors it’s hard to choose which school I loved more. The cdl part or the heavy equipment there’s no choice there both awesome.

Doris

01:59 04 Jan 23

North Country Heavy Equipment School is a Godsend!This Trade School prepared me well for actual work in this field.The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient and always provided good guidance. They work closely with students to help them meet their goals. Don did an amazing job helping me with everything! I could not be happier with my decision to go to North Country Heavy Equipment School. I am grateful to Don, Josh, RJ, Shawna and the entire staff.Thank you & endless blessings to all of you!Doris

kryptonitemike

22:28 31 Dec 22

While looking for some training for heavy equipment I found North Country. I was trying to further my education while using my VA benefits. The staff and crew made it easy and painless. Very responsive and easy to get ahold of them for any questions. The classes are informative and has made me confident in the equipment that they had but also in any piece I would have available to operate. They cover the gear that they train on and the make sure to go over what other options are out there. The instructors are easy to talk to and make you comfortable when asking questions. Having a few veterans as instructors is always good to see as well. 100% would recommend this to anyone looking for some quality education.

Noah Taylor

04:39 29 Sep 22

This school has been great. Building competencies and knowledge about all these different vital machines and other key construction skills. They are great and friendly instructors who are clear, helpful, fun, and informative. It's good how much time on the machines we're given here. That's what it takes to really learn it, to be practicing it a lot.

Danny Schoonover

20:18 15 Sep 22

Instructors were very knowledgeable and patient in teaching us the equipment. Overall had a awesome experience! Would 10/10 recommend the heavy equipment course

ghost 20011

11:12 08 Sep 22

Is been a great experience, they train you super well, while also not always hovering over you so you get to learn by yourself sometimes, plenty of equipment and good people you'll know for life, can't recommend this school enough!!

Zoey Cushman

22:39 07 Sep 22

This school is put together by awesome and great people! The owners are amazing. And the instructors are awesome! They definitely make sure you do things right. If you don’t understand it they will work with you to make sure you get what your doing.

D. Van Den Hoovel

21:02 23 Aug 22

Excellent school, knowledgeable patient instructors, plenty of learning time on all of the machines.Office people also friendly, knowledgeable, professional and made me (us) feel welcome!GOOD JOB !! N.C.H.E.S.Douglas

Justin Wolfe

22:12 19 Jul 22

Great school! Instructors are very informative and patient, students get lots of time on each machine. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a career in this field.

Derek Depiazza

21:26 19 Jul 22

Great experience! Teachers were very helpful and easy to work with. Glad I did it. Thanks for the opportunity.

Jeff Meyer

01:58 25 Jun 22

What a outstanding school! The staff is top notch! Overall a great place to learn. North County Heavy Equipment School has really changed my life for the better!

Brigett Hoffman

01:50 25 Jun 22

A great experience for my Fiance. Shawna, Josh and Klye were Incredible it make it all happen and Emil was a man of great knowledge and integrity!

Clinton Bateman

21:06 29 Apr 22

Great class for the money, I had a good time and learned a lot from all of the instructors. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to get into this field.

benjamin jacobs

12:54 29 Apr 22

I had a great experience going through this course. I strongly recommend this to everyone

jotriby

01:34 29 Apr 22

Thanks to all at north country heavy equipment, information on all aspects of using equipment safely , and correctly , Mr. Lafave n Mike for there time , also all the kido's for the fun, I hope they all have great success what ever they doin life!! Grandpa jo.

Melton Nelson (HERB)

18:18 21 Apr 22

Emil's an awesome instructor alond with Mike make an excellent pair, thanks for sharing your experience with all of us.

Wyatt Linder

15:13 20 Apr 22

Wanted to find a place to get some experience and certifications on heavy equipment and this came up as the best school for the value. I would agree with that it’s not very expensive compared to the other schools and we’ll worth the value. You get plenty of experience on each machine doing jobs you would do in the real world. The people here are extremely nice as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Logan Jankens

15:07 20 Apr 22

I love the school and I love the people I have ment I really enjoyed my experience here

mick hay

15:15 19 Apr 22

I suggest if you are interested in heavy equipment you come to this school the instructors are very nice and helpful and if you are ever have a problem they will help you with any thing you need

Kris Ziemke

14:39 19 Apr 22

I was nervous at first come here to the school but once I got here I'm glad I did great people to learn from and has been a wonderful experience!!! Suggest anyone to come here!!

James Dani

18:31 22 Dec 21

I recently graduated from their program. Overall it was a great experience! Very knowledgeable and professional Instructors and the office staff was very friendly and helpful!

Brandon Shafer

20:27 15 Dec 21

I just left here awesome school kevin and emil are best teachers they are point with letting you know all trick of the trade plan on going back to get my cdl

Chris Flowers

23:12 09 Dec 21

It has ben a fun class, the instructors are good people just triing to help you reach your goals. Everyone here is very friendly and by the end you will call them friends. Great experience i would highly recommend.

Tyler Labine

23:43 30 Nov 21

I well say this if u want to get ur cdl a are b this is the place to go it's fun and u learn alot.

Jake Swart

19:41 21 Nov 21

I started looking for Equipment Schools for my education and found North Country. After being enrolled for a month they well went above and beyond my expectations coming into it. All the staff, students, and instructor were great and friendly. I definitely would recommend this and the Midwest Trucking School to anyone who is interested in these type of trades.

Brian Baz

17:09 12 Nov 21

I knew nothing about running heavy equipment before I attended the school now i have a good knowledge of the equipment and safety on all the machines here i also had fun

Hank Archey

16:59 22 Oct 21

Awesome School, very fun experience, learned knowledgeable skills for using heavy equitment. the instructors are extremely helpful, and are great teachers. Shauna and Kyle in the office are extremely helpful throughout the entire process.

Paige Schoonover

14:26 12 Oct 21

This schools is more then worth it the instructors are professional and help you understand anything your struggling with and thanks to the class I now have the knowledge to go farther in this profession and in life I will definitely refer everyone i know who wants to do this work you won’t find a better school and the Secretary is amazing and a go getter I have never seen anyone work harder she’s the best

Nate Guilette

16:00 08 Oct 21

Had a great time working with great people that are helpful and want to teach, from this program I have learned how to operate several pieces of equipment and now have a better understanding for when I go back out to the workforce. The secretary is also AMAZING!

Travis Burch

13:23 01 Oct 21

I am currently a student at North County Heavy Equipment School, and I can honesty say that this school has been one of the best decisions I have made. With amazing staff and instructors this school had already taught me so much and is always there for any questions I may have. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is looking to get into any kind of heavy equipment work or simply just wants to learn more and get hand on the equipment !

Austin a

20:47 23 Sep 21

As a student this class gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge on heavy equipment. I enjoyed all the hands on work with the equipment. I came in with some knowledge already but I didn’t expect this class to teach me as much as it did. Anyone thinking about taking a heavy equipment course this is the best one to do!

Dan Judd

21:47 30 Aug 21

This place was awesome everyone here was very friendly and very knowledgeable, me and my son took both heavy equipment and truck driving course ,met a lot of great people and learned a couple of new trades ! Thanks Josh ,Kyle ,Shawna , Emil and Bob you guys are awesome!!! Definitely recommend this place for sure!!!

Caption

16:38 20 Aug 21

Great experience with a great instructor! Lots of one on one training, learned way more than i could've imagined. Would highly recommend North Country to anyone considering heavy equipment or looking to try something new! 10 stars for Emil!

Michael L

22:54 11 Jun 21

Great program awesome instructors. On and off site training that will create lasting memories and friendships. I would do it again!

Travis Mews

00:15 03 Jun 21

North Country Heavy Equipment School literally changed my life! I lost my job at a paper mill due to it shutting down indefinitely. I’ve always wanted to learn how to operate heavy equipment since I was young. So, I turned a bad situation into a positive opportunity to better my self. The staff (Emil) was very knowledgeable, friendly, and a joy to be around. His many years of experience of operation and owning his own business make him a great fit and an asset to the School. The life changing part came not only with this training but the CDL I obtained from the Midwest Trucking School. I was able to immediately find employment and do some traveling abroad for work that I would have never been able to do if it wasn’t for the school, and the truly wonderful staff! I highly recommend this school for people with little to no experience all the way to veterans because of the positive work experience, and the great people that make it happen.

Ryan LaMarche

20:58 02 Jun 21

This school is awesome!! I am 17 years old and was skeptical about doing it because i’m young but the instructors there were super helpful and treated me as any of the older people, the equipment was good name brand stuff and the instructors knew what they were doing and were super nice! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to get certified in heavy equipment they do an awesome job!!

Justin Norman

19:26 02 Jun 21

Highly recommend. They offer training on many different machines. You will spend time doing actual work, leading to real world experience before your training is completed. The instructors are very knowledgeable in what they are teaching and always willing to help. You can tell they want to see you succeed. Whether you want to start your own business or work for others, North Country Heavy Equipment School will make sure you are prepared.

Kristi Kaye

17:34 02 Jun 21

North Country Heavy Equipment School is the BEST! They are incredibly professional and know what they are talking about! The class sizes are small so you get so much one to one instruction. Can’t say enough about their great program! Top notch organization from the first call. HIGHLY recommend!

Kent King

17:21 02 Jun 21

If you're looking for a career as an operator or in the construction trades, North Country Heavy Equipment School is the place to go. Not only do they offer an opportunity to gain experience on a vast number of different equipment. They provide education and experience with actual jobs during training, whether it's learning the process of putting in a culvert, drain tile, building a road up, or loading and operating a dump truck, North Country Heavy Equipment will get you prepared for the various jobs you will encounter in the construction field. Taught by instructors that have had their own businesses in the construction and excavating fields, they provide expert insight on how the industry works. So if you're looking to start your own business or get to work in the construction industry. North Country Heavy Equipment School is the place to go.

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