Heavy Equipment Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate heavy equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment
• Operate hydraulic pumping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Caterpillar (CAT) controls
• John Deere controls
• Loader
• Operate forklift
• Front end loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Shears
• Grapple

Area of work experience

• Material handling

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan