Heavy Equipment Operator

A Heavy Equipment Operator drives or controls construction equipment, including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes. They operate this equipment to assist in the construction of structures, including bridges, roads, and buildings.

Types of Careers
Driving and controlling construction equipment
– Bulldozers
– Dumptrucks
– Forklifts
– Hydraulic Truck Cranes

Some Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Operating heavy equipment to lift, move or place equipment or materials
  • Inspecting, cleaning, and refilling equipment
  • Assisting in the construction of structures, including bridges, roads and buildings