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heavy equipment operator
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The Heavy Equipment Operator handles mechanical tools such as cranes, as well as non-motorized tools. Their role is operating motorized, heavy equipment to ensure accurate removal and assignment of materials, loading and offloading rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment, and observing stipulated safety codes at all times. Their responsibilities are communicating with co-workers to make clear project specifications, reporting injuries and other accidents to the line manager, advising the line manager of requisite upgrades, repairs and replacements, aiding coworkers to ensure that the site is clean and structured at the end of each shift, and providing suggestions to refine w...

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Avg Pay: $57K
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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
    The number of occurrences matches with Heavy Equipment Operator in our database.
    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in High School Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,149Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Business
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    Avg. Duration:20 monthsAvg. Fees:$17,308Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Certificate in Academic English - Writing
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    Avg. Duration:6 monthsAvg. Fees:NAType:Mostly part timeView more on Studyportals
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5.3 years
$54K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.68 years
Entry
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3
1136 out of 4012

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