Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators
Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer, Operator
What they do:
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
On the job, you would:
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Business
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Attention
- do two or more things at the same time
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Concern for Others
- Independence
- Self Control
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Facilities management software
- Maintenance record software
Office suite software
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high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$45,890
per year, on average
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