Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)

This industry-recognized training will provide Powered Mobile Equipment (PME) certification on two pieces of heavy equipment. The machinery used for training is determined by the work project requirements and may include the following:

• Motor grader
• Hydraulic Excavator (Trackhoe)
• Front-end loader
• Crawler Tractor (Dozer)

This is a high-demand program that will be filled on a fist-come-first-serve basis. Submit your application early to reserve your spot.

Heavy equipment operators operate heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, gas and oil pipelines, tunnels, buildings and other structures, in surface mining and quarrying activities, and in material handling work. They are employed by construction companies, heavy equipment contractors, public works departments and pipeline, logging, cargo-handling and other companies. They may also act as independent business owners.

In 2022, the wage estimates for heavy-duty equipment operators (except crane) in Saskatchewan was $22.26-$49.50 per hour, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, level of training, experience, and hours worked.