Learn about the job that a heavy equipment operator performs
Overview of the career of a heavy equipment operator working in the lumber industry.
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SPEAKER: Heavy equipment operators are known by many titles, such as equipment loaders, loader operators, stacker operators, crane operators, and forklift operators. Their duties may include assessing sites and terrain. They may also perform material handling work like stacking lumber and getting it ready for shipping. Being a heavy equipment operator is a fast-paced, physically demanding job that requires attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination.
As a heavy equipment operator, you'll need to move and unload logs, lumber, or other material. And be able to operate a variety of machines, such as cranes, forklifts, and knuckleboom loaders. Usually, there are no formal credentials required. Instead, heavy equipment operators rely on experience obtained on the job site to get and keep jobs.
This job is right for you if you like big machines and enjoy working as part of a team. A love for the outdoors is a bonus since most of the job is conducted out in the elements.
For more information on becoming a heavy equipment operator, visit forestryworks.com.
As a heavy equipment operator, you'll need to move and unload logs, lumber, or other material. And be able to operate a variety of machines, such as cranes, forklifts, and knuckleboom loaders. Usually, there are no formal credentials required. Instead, heavy equipment operators rely on experience obtained on the job site to get and keep jobs.
This job is right for you if you like big machines and enjoy working as part of a team. A love for the outdoors is a bonus since most of the job is conducted out in the elements.
For more information on becoming a heavy equipment operator, visit forestryworks.com.