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. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
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Salary Information
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators: $58,710 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Update job related knowledge or skills. | Maintenance |
| Monitor construction operations. | Maintenance |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
| Position construction or extraction equipment. | General |
| Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment. | General |
| Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials. | General |
| Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement. | General |
| Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction. | General |
| Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed. | General |
| Install equipment attachments or components. | General |
| Select construction equipment. | General |
| Test air quality at work sites. | General |
| Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning. | General |
| Operate road-surfacing equipment. | General |
| Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. | General |
| Record operational or environmental data. | General |
| Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. | General |
| Operate pumps or compressors. | General |
| Remove debris or vegetation from work sites. | General |
| Compact materials to create level bases. | Development |
| Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Maintenance record software | Facilities management software |
| Work record software | Time accounting software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Equipment Manager | Association of Equipment Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Graduate Builder | National Association of Home Builders | Not Available |
| Construction Documents Technologist | Construction Specifications Institute | Not Available |
| Forklift Inspector & Operator | Crane Institute of America | Not Available |
| Forklift Operator | National Safety Council | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |