Drive mobile heavy construction equipment

Description

Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 9 occupations
  • Optional in 13 occupations
  • Total: 22 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)

Essential for

  • Mobile crane operator
    Mobile crane operators work with a variety of crane types that can be moved easily around the road, rail and water. Mobile cranes are often mounted on trucks. Duties…
  • Road roller operator
    Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations. They walk behi…
  • Concrete pump operator
    Concrete pump operators drive and operate trucks to haul concrete from the plant to project sites, and operate pumps to disperse concrete at the site. They also clean and…
  • Demolition supervisor
    A demolition supervisor is a crucial role in overseeing and managing demolition projects, ensuring that they are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to project specifica…
  • Bulldozer operator
    Bulldozer operators operate a heavy vehicle to move earth, rubble or other material over the ground. Duties The duties of a bulldozer operator include, but are not limited to:…
  • Scraper operator
    Scraper operators work with a mobile piece of heavy equipment that scrapes the top layer of the ground and deposits it in a hopper to be hauled off. They…
  • Demolition worker
    Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose. Excludes bla…
  • Dismantling worker
    Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools de…
  • Excavator operator
    Excavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it. They are involved in a variety of projects, such as demolition, dredging, and the of…

Optional for

  • Bridge construction supervisor
    A bridge construction supervisor is a skilled professional responsible for overseeing the construction of bridges. They play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of…
  • Concrete finisher supervisor
    Concrete finisher supervisors monitor the concrete finishing process. They assign tasks to finishers and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They may also pass on their skill…
  • Sewer construction supervisor
    A sewer construction supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing the construction and installation of sewer systems. They play a crucial role in ensuring t…
  • Asphalt plant operator
    Asphalt plant operators extract raw materials such as sand and stones and operate mobile equipment for their transport to the plant. They tend automated machines to crush and sort……
  • Civil engineering worker
    A civil engineering worker is a construction professional who prepares the ground before, during and after building. Usually the first tradesperson on a construction site, civil en…
  • Road construction worker
    Road construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road. They cover the compacted soil with one or more layers. R…
  • Sewer construction worker
    Sewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They dig trenches and insert the pipes, makin…
  • Road marker
    Road markers apply road markings, signs and lines using specialized road marking plant and equipment. Project sites may include roads, bridges, footpaths, car parks, sports fields …
  • Tunnel boring machine operator
    Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotatin…
  • Concrete finisher
    Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions…
  • Crane crew supervisor
    Crane crew supervisors are present to supervise crane operations. They keep an eye on safety and make sure regulations are followed. The supervisor makes quick decisions to resolve…
  • Pile driving hammer operator
    Pile driving hammer operators work with a piece of heavy equipment that positions piles and hammers them into the ground using a rigging mechanism. Other titles The following job…
  • Rail layer
    Rail layers construct railway tracks on prepared sites. They monitor equipment that sets railroad sleepers or ties, usually on a layer of crushed stone or ballast. Rail layers then…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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