Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302)

Contractors and supervisors in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

• supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate cranes and construction, paving, drilling, railway maintenance and other similar heavy equipment
• set up methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• order materials and supplies
• solve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
• train or arrange for training of workers
• recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• make sure standards for safe working conditions are met
• prepare production and other reports
• may manage the operations of own company
• may also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

• Work takes place indoors and outdoors, so workers may be exposed to various weather conditions.
• Work may take place in dangerous locations such as construction sites.
• Airborne particles such as sand and sawdust may be present in the workplace.