Equipment Operator, Heavy-Duty

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Grader
• Loader
• Front end loader
• Bobcats

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Excavation
• Fine grading and finishing
• Landscaping
• Rough grading
• Slope grooming
• Sloping and banking
• Snow removal
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan