heavy equipment operator

Overview

Overview : Languages : English

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years. On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment : Outdoors; Hot; Cold / refrigerated; Dusty

Work setting : Various locations

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

Additional information

Security and safety

Transportation / travel information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Own tools / equipment

Benefits

Health benefits

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