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Kathy Tuccaro is a full-time heavy equipment operator at a mine in Northern Alberta, Canada. In her job, Kathy operates some of the biggest equipment in the world including the 797F Caterpillar truck, the CAT 24M Grader, and the D11 dozer. However, Kathy's life has not been without its struggles. In this episode, Kathy shares:

  • Her story of transformation including how she went from being a nurse to being homeless to being an equipment operator (1:00)

  • What life is like operating heavy equipment on a mine - from the hard days to the less hard days (8:00)

  • The scariest part about operating large equipment (20:00)

  • What life is like at the base camp of a mine (26:00)

  • The impact of operating large equipment on your body (32:00)

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About Kathy

Kathy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-tuccaro-271934129/

Kathy's Book: https://tinyurl.com/3hn63nvp

Kathy's Women Road Warriors Show: https://womenroadwarriors.com/

Kathy's Website: https://kathytuccaro.com/

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