National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) 2001

H - Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations

Occupations in this broad occupational category are primarily concerned with contracting, supervising and doing trades work; and supervising and operating transportation equipment and heavy equipment.

H6 - Heavy Equipment and Crane Operators Including Drillers

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with operating heavy equipment used in construction; equipment used in street, road and sewer maintenance; cranes and draglines; drills at surface mines and quarries; and drills to drill water wells.

H61 - Heavy Equipment Operators

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating heavy equipment used in construction and operating specialized equipment to maintain streets and sewers and collect garbage.

H62 - Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating cranes or draglines; operating drills in open-pits and quarries; operating drills to drill water wells; and setting off explosive charges in surface mines, quarries and construction sites.