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jase
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What do you think is the best kind of behavior in a heavy equipment job field?
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Thaiz Ciolfi Cazzaro, CPSM
Project Program Management Consultant at Dell Computers
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Jase, I've never worked directly with heavy equipment, but as a Project Manager, I see that risk avoidance and management are good skills to take in place on this kind of job. Safety is a must on this kind of job and attention is also a good behaviour to mantain. Good Luck!
Ravindra J
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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A heavy equipment operator drives or controls construction equipment, including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes. They operate this equipment to assist in the construction of structures, including bridges, roads, and buildings.
Heavy equipment operators usually specialize in one of three areas. Construction equipment operators, also called operating engineers, handle loading and excavation machines. They use these machines to dig and lift sand, gravel, or earth. Paving and surface equipment operators use machines to spread concrete and asphalt during the construction of roadways. Pile-driver operators control equipment to hammer heavy beams of wood, concrete, and steel, called piles, into the ground.
Heavy Equipment Operator Duties & Responsibilities
Exact duties can depend on a heavy equipment operator's specialization. Some common responsibilities include:
Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.
Heavy Equipment Operator Salary
Pile-driver operators are the most highly paid heavy equipment operators with a median annual salary of $58,680 as of 2018. This is factored into the salary figures of all heavy equipment operators as a whole.
Median Annual Salary: $46,990 ($22.59/hour)
Heavy equipment operators usually specialize in one of three areas. Construction equipment operators, also called operating engineers, handle loading and excavation machines. They use these machines to dig and lift sand, gravel, or earth. Paving and surface equipment operators use machines to spread concrete and asphalt during the construction of roadways. Pile-driver operators control equipment to hammer heavy beams of wood, concrete, and steel, called piles, into the ground.
Heavy Equipment Operator Duties & Responsibilities
Exact duties can depend on a heavy equipment operator's specialization. Some common responsibilities include:
Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.
Heavy Equipment Operator Salary
Pile-driver operators are the most highly paid heavy equipment operators with a median annual salary of $58,680 as of 2018. This is factored into the salary figures of all heavy equipment operators as a whole.
Median Annual Salary: $46,990 ($22.59/hour)