heavy equipment operator

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Use International Organization for Standardization (ISO) pattern joystick controls
• Use Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) controls pattern
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Operate computer controlled equipment
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• 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
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Backhoe excavator, loader
• Bulldozer, large or small
• Loader
• Asphalt spreader
• Roller
• Operate forklift
• Front end loader
• Dump truck
• Gravel or dump truck
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Bobcats

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan