Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 31,320 - 84,160; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring for the role of Operating Engineer or Construction Equipment Operator in the United States. Candidates will be responsible for operating heavy equipment like bulldozers and tractors, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safe work practices. The position offers competitive salaries between $31,320 and $84,160 annually, depending on experience. The role requires strong skills in equipment operation and maintenance. Join us to thrive in a growing industry with a projected 12.3% job growth over the next few years.

Qualifications

• Experience operating construction equipment.
• Skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery.
• Ability to perform operations with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of construction equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during operations.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Windows

Maintenance record software

Job description

Operating Engineer or Construction Equipment Operator

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.

What Do Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators Do On a Daily Basis?

• Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform tasks such as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots.
• Select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors, using hitches.
• Operate road watering, oiling, or rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment such as chip spreaders.
• Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.

Operating Engineer or Construction Equipment Operator Required Skills

• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
• Monitoring: Assessing performance of yourself, others, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Types of Operating Engineer or Construction Equipment Operator Jobs

• Ditching Machine Operator
• Sanitary Landfill Operator
• Bush Hog Operator
• Ditching Machine Operating Engineer
• Backhoe Operator

Employment Outlook

There were about 371,100 jobs for Operating Engineer or Construction Equipment Operator in 2016, with a growth rate of 12.3%, above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 45,800 new jobs by 2026.

The states with the most job growth for this profession are Utah, Nevada, and Florida. Caution is advised for Maine, Alaska, and Kentucky, where job growth is lowest.

Average Salary

Operating Engineers and construction equipment operators earn between $31,320 and $84,160 per year.

The highest salaries are reported in Illinois, Hawaii, and New Jersey.

Tools & Technology Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Windows
• Maintenance record software