Construction & Architecture

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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.

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Salary Breakdown

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Average

$60,760

ANNUAL

$29.21

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,210

ANNUAL

$17.89

HOURLY

Mid Level

$60,630

ANNUAL

$29.15

HOURLY

Expert Level

$78,820

ANNUAL

$37.89

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

10,700

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Supporting Programs

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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 Associate's Degree  

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 Non-Credit  

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Top Expected Tasks

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Active Listening

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Depth Perception

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Far Vision


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