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  • Overview
  • Careers
    • Carpenter
    • Construction Equipment Operator
    • Electrician
    • HVAC Technician
    • Structural Metal Workers
    • Elevator Installer and Repairer
    • Painter
    • Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
    • Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker (Rodbuster)
    • Sheet Metal Worker
    • Welder
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Carpenter
  • Construction Equipment Operator
  • Electrician
  • HVAC Technician
  • Structural Metal Workers
  • Elevator Installer and Repairer
  • Painter
  • Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
  • Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker (Rodbuster)
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Welder

Construction Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operators control a variety of large, powerful machines on construction and engineering projects. They use equipment like bulldozers, excavators, graders, and concrete paving machines to prepare land. Heavy Equipment Operators are essential in the construction of buildings, bridges, roads and other structures. 

What to expect

Do you like working outside? Are you comfortable with performing repetitive tasks? As a Heavy Equipment Operator, safety of yourself and others is a priority. Precision and high attention to detail will also be essential in this role.

Can work in these sectors
  • Construction

Average Annual Salary

$39,000

Salary Range Per Hour

$14-$31

Degree

On the Job Training

Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Workforce Commission

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