Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operators drive and control large equipment and vehicles, usually for construction. This equipment includes bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and/or hydraulic truck cranes, among other tools. A heavy equipment operator is a valuable member of any company.
Also Known As:
Excavator Operator/Backhoe Operator/Trackhoe Operator
Related Career Pathways
- Crane Operator
- Pile Driver
- Machinery Mechanics
- Millwrights
People starting in this career usually have:
- No formal educational credential
- Valid Commercial Driver's License for the State of Florida
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in operating heavy equipment
