What is it Like to Work as Heavy Equipment Operator in Mining?
Note: these vary according to employer and region.
Heavy Equipment Operators work inside temperature-controlled equipment cabs. They work in their own in a cab for the majority of their shift and communicate with colleagues mostly over two-way radios or by using signals. New operators are likely trained by employers and begin by operating a blade machine, such as a grader, dozer or wheeled excavator. They are also required to lift heavy objects up to 23 kg (50 lbs).