Summary Heavy Equipment Operator in Ontario
Find key facts and figures about working as a heavy equipment operator. The following information is applicable to all Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (NOC 7521).
Description
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. They are employed by construction companies, heavy equipment contractors, public works departments and pipeline, logging, cargo-handling and other companies.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$28.00/hour
Median wage in Ontario
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in Ontario
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Jobs
59 jobs
advertised in Ontario
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Skills
- John Deere controls
- Operate heavy equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
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