Becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator

Determining your career path doesn’t come naturally for everyone, but luckily there are a lot of options to choose from and endless possibilities to make change when you want to. Our team at Bobcat® of Cape Cod strives to be a resource for all heavy equipment operators, owners, and enthusiasts, so we wanted to share a few brief tips about becoming an operator.

How Do You Become an Operator?

To become an operator you do need a license and certification. However, there isn’t one strict path that leads to becoming an operator, so keep that in mind as you navigate your options. Even if you don’t have much experience with heavy equipment there are programs that provide hands-on training and educational experience to help you become the most efficient operator. Vocational programs and certified training is the most common track for your heavy equipment operating career.

What Do Operators Do?

In a short explanation heavy equipment operators are responsible for running equipment to perform tasks. There are many types of equipment and many types of job sites that operators can enjoy! The most common industry that operators will work in is the construction industry, but they can also work in logging, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Heavy equipment operators are responsible for maintaining clean equipment, staying aware at the jobsite, and being diligent about the small details. They help complete important projects and make incredible advancements possible.

There are many reasons to become a heavy equipment operator and our team would love to discuss the career opportunities with you. Visit us in Bourne, MA, to browse our selection of machinery and learn more about our rentals. We proudly serve the Brockton and Wrentham areas.