Heavy-Duty Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Loader

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Demolition
• Excavation
• Land clearing
• Rough grading
• Sloping and banking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits