Heavy Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• 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)
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Prepare accident reports
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation 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)

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Grader
• Loader
• Operate forklift
• Dump truck
• Bobcats

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Other benefits