heavy equipment operator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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 .
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Measure distance, volume, length and weight.
• Operate computer controlled equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .