Heavy equipment operators are skilled professionals who operate and maintain various types of heavy machinery used in construction, mining, and other industries, playing a crucial role in project completion and safety
Host of Dirty Jobs, Rowe has spotlighted heavy equipment operators and other skilled trades, helping elevate public appreciation for these essential roles

Before becoming a legendary filmmaker (Titanic, Avatar), Cameron worked as a truck driver and had hands-on experience with machinery, which influenced his practical approach to filmmaking.
A darker footnote in history, Edwards was a heavy equipment operator in California who infamously used construction sites to hide his crime