Work setting

• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to 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

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