Heavy Equipment Operator


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A heavy equipment operator drives or controls construction equipment, including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, and dump trucks. They operate this equipment to assist in the construction of structures, including bridges, roads, and buildings. 

MORE ABOUT THIS CAREER

Skilled operators are critical for building roads and preparing land for new builds, and they need to have outstanding control of how their powerful equipment operates and know its limitations







 


Interests


Do you like being active, working outside or computers and technology?

Are you detail oriented and like to troubleshoot?


Skills You'll Develop
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Operate heavy equipment safely and professionally
  • Provide recommendations for maintaining the equipments performance
  • Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers
  • Observe distribution of aggregate material to adjust machine settings to add or remove material
AVERAGE WAGE

$45,100        $21.61
 Salary          Hourly


Education Options:
  • On the job training
  • High School Diploma
  • Technical School