A heavy equipment operator drives and operates engineering vehicles used in engineering and construction projects.

Operator training

The International Union of Operating Engineers has equipment schools where apprentice operators are trained.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers provides effective safety training materials for operators of rough terrain forklifts and operators of industrial and agricultural mowers.

The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools provides American national certification for heavy equipment operator

Currently there is not an international association of heavy equipment schools.

See also

• Hydraulic machinery
• Benjamin Holt
• Construction worker
• Construction
• International Union of Operating Engineers
• National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools

References