Heavy equipment operator, Kaiwhakahaere mīhini rahi
Also known as
- Earthmoving machine operator, excavator operator, bulldozer operator, asphalt operator, construction equipment operator, engineering equipment operator
Heavy equipment operators drive or control heavy equipment to dig and build tunnels, roads and other projects.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$64K to $96K
Most common
$115K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Heavy equipment operator
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work on construction sites, and may travel locally
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Update job related knowledge or skills.
- Position construction or extraction equipment.
- Monitor construction operations.
- Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.
- Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
- Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement.
- Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
- Maintain construction tools or equipment.
- Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
- Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
You usually need training to become a heavy equipment operator.
You need
- a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence
- a Wheels, Track and Rollers Course (WTR) endorsement
You may need
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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