Equipment Operator – Heavy
Equipment Operator
Operate heavy machinery, such as a tractor, bulldozer, backhoe, or excavator, for the purposes of construction, demolition, or excavation. May be responsible for routine maintenance or repairs.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Equipment capacity, Rigging, Inspections, Maintenance, Equipment operation, Reading & interpreting documents (safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, procedure manuals); Writing reports, Math skills, computing rate, ratio, percent. Drawing & interpreting graphs.
Education/Training
HS Diploma. For Crane - NCCCO or similar training on other Equipment. May require apprenticeship on equipment.
Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience operating heavy equipment
Credentialing Required/Optional
Class A CDL to haul equipment; NCCCO Certification, Municipality may require license to operate or transport equipment. Pile-driver operators may need a crane license in some cities & states. GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certified. WINDA (Wind Industry Training Records Database) registered.
Career Path
Position Reports To
Construction Manager or Foreman or Supervisor, Equipment Company Operator
Career path moves from this role
Construction Foreman or Construction Supervisor