Equipment Operator

Their duties typically include maneuvering machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, forklifts, and loaders to move materials, dig trenches, or perform earthmoving tasks.

Equipment Operators must follow safety protocols, conduct routine maintenance checks on their machines, and coordinate with other workers on-site to ensure efficient and safe operations.

This role requires a good understanding of machinery controls, physical stamina, and attention to detail to avoid accidents and damage to equipment or property. Operators often work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may need to adapt to different worksites and project requirements.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a equipment operator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RIIMPO205E

Operate Roller/Compactor
On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Civil Construction Worker Equipment Operator
Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Maintenance Worker Machine Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Civil Construction Worker Equipment Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator Road Maintenance Worker Machine Operator + 3 more
RIISAM204E

Operate Small Plant and Equipment
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker
Landscape Labourer Equipment Operator Demolition Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Construction Labourer Civil Construction Worker Landscape Labourer Equipment Operator Demolition Labourer + 3 more
RIIMPO208F

Operate Support Equipment
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equipment Operator Loader Operator Vehicle Operator
General Labourer Civil Construction Plant Operator Traffic Controller Maintenance Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equipment Operator Loader Operator Vehicle Operator General Labourer Civil Construction Plant Operator Traffic Controller Maintenance Assistant + 4 more
CPCCLHS3001

Licence To Operate A Personnel And Materials Hoist
On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equipment Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equipment Operator Civil Construction Plant Operator
RIISAM301F

Test Operational Functions of Vehicles and Equipment
On Campus
1 day
$0 - $995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Equipment Operator Production Operator
Civil Construction Worker Maintenance Fitter Maintenance Technician Service Technician Truck Driver
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Equipment Operator Production Operator Civil Construction Worker Maintenance Fitter Maintenance Technician Service Technician Truck Driver + 5 more
MSMSS00017

Use High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment
On Campus
2 days
$795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker Mining Machine Operator
Maintenance Technician Car Detailer Equipment Operator Wastewater Plant Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker Mining Machine Operator Maintenance Technician Car Detailer Equipment Operator Wastewater Plant Operator + 4 more
RIIHAN208E

Perform Dogging
On Campus
2 days
$750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger Construction Labourer Traffic Controller
Maintenance Assistant Plant Operator Equipment Operator Construction Supervisor Site Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger Construction Labourer Traffic Controller Maintenance Assistant Plant Operator Equipment Operator Construction Supervisor Site Supervisor + 5 more
NAT11249001

Licence to operate a non-slewing telehandler (with a rated capacity greater than 3 tonnes)
On Campus
3 days
$1,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Civil Construction Worker Warehouse Operator
Equipment Operator Mining Machine Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Civil Construction Worker Warehouse Operator Equipment Operator Mining Machine Operator + 2 more
TLIC3045

Operate road/rail vehicle
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vehicle Operator Road Maintenance Worker Track Maintainer
Vehicle Driver Equipment Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vehicle Operator Road Maintenance Worker Track Maintainer Vehicle Driver Equipment Operator + 2 more
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