ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 636A

Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe

A Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe operates a tractor loader backhoe, its attachments and ground engaging equipment in various types of projects across multiple industries, such as road construction and maintenance, mining, quarrying, land clearing, forestry, logging, as well as gas and oil. Specifically, a Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe:

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RED SEAL TRADENON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOTRANSPORTATION / MOTIVE POWER
Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe working safely in a representative workplace

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WHY THE WORK MATTERS

One versatile machine can excavate, load, grade and support a changing jobsite safely.

Tractor loader backhoe operators switch between front-loader and rear-backhoe functions to excavate, load trucks, backfill, grade, lift and complete utility or site work.

2560 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$70,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard

EXPLORE IN ORDER

Four questions. One clearer next step.

WHERE THE WORK LIVES

Real settings for real work

municipal public workscivil contractorsutility projectslandscapingfarms and rural construction

EVIDENCE BASE

Sources & verification

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