Summary Foreman/woman, Heavy-duty Equipment Operators in the Southwest Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a foreman/woman, heavy-duty equipment operators. The following information is applicable to all Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021).

Description

Contractors and supervisors of heavy equipment operator crews supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Crane operators (72500), Water well drillers (72501), Heavy equipment operators (73400), Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction (73402), Railway yard and track maintenance workers (74200), Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (74205), Longshore workers (75100), Material handlers (75101), and Public works and maintenance labourers (75212). They are employed in a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the above unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$33.20/hour

Median wage in the Southwest Region

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in the Southwest Region

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Competencies

  • Instructing
  • Time Management
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Management of Material Resources
  • Management of Financial Resources

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