What does a heavy equipment operator do?

A heavy equipment operator controls equipment like backhoes, cranes, and other construction vehicles. In this job, your specific duties depend on what type of vehicle or equipment you operate. Crane operators, for example, spend their days using cranes to pick up and move large, heavy objects to different areas of the construction site. A backhoe operator, on the other hand, uses their vehicle to dig and remove dirt or other materials from a site. Many heavy equipment operator jobs require a specific license.