Heavy Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors

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
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Prepare accident reports
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader

Area of work experience

• Backfilling
• Demolition
• Ditching
• Land clearing
• Sloping and banking
• Sub-grade excavating
• Trenching

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest