Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Definition: Heavy equipment operators operate heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, gas and oil pipelines, tunnels, buildings, and other structures, in surface mining and quarrying activities, and in material handling work.

Definition (More Info): TradeSecrets AB; Careers in Construction

Education Program: Canadian Training Institute - Heavy Equipment Operator
• Central Training Academy � Heavy Equipment Operator
• College of the North Atlantic � Heavy Equipment Operator
• Keyin College - Heavy Equipment Operator
• Operating Engineers (OEC) - Heavy Equipment Program

First Credential: Certificate plus apprenticeship

First Credential: Certificate plus apprenticeship

Salary Range: PayScale (Canada) (Jul 2021): Entry Low:$19.53. Entry Median: $26.87/hr.

Salary (More Info): PayScale: Heavy Equipment Operator

Related Specialties: Back-Hoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Front-End Loader Operator, Grader Operator

Professional Associations: National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Services; Women of Influence; Women Building Futures; Office to Advance Women Apprentices; Canadian Construction Women

Other Resources: Gov of NFLD: Plan of Training; Red Seal

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