Heavy Equipment Operators

(NOC 7421)
+17.29%
 

Requirement

In general, you usually need some high school education.

To be a heavy equipment operator, you need a one-to two-year apprenticeship or some high school, college or industry courses in heavy equipment operating combined with on-the-job training.

Heavy equipment operators require trade certification in Quebec. It is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and the Northwest Territories. You may require company certification at your place of employment.

To be a public works maintenance equipment operator, you usually need experience as a public works labourer. You usually get on-the-job training and may require a driver's licence appropriate to the equipment you are driving.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor.

Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 1 in 5 has a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Degrees Associated with This Career

High School Diploma
Certificate
Diploma

Useful Experience/Skills

Machinery
Working outdoors
Estimating
Safety procedures

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Mechanics
Machine Shop
Physics
English

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Service Apprenticeship Certificate; Apprenticeship
Motive Power Technician Diploma
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Motive Power - Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Diploma; Online
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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Olds, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate
Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma; Co-op
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Modified on January 26, 2022