Operating Engineers & 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.
Also called: Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Operating Engineer, Operator
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Skills:
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
- do two or more things at the same time
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Concern for Others
- Independence
- Self Control
Technology:
Facilities management software
- Maintenance record software
Education:
certificate after high school
