Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• In shop
• Equipment operation
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Ditching
• Excavation
• Land clearing
• Material handling
• Rough grading
• Sloping and banking
• Snow removal
• Stock piling
• Stripping
• Sub-grade excavating
• Sub-grade rolling
• Trenching

Type of industry experience

• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction
• Road construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone