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Heavy equipment operators control the excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks and other large machinery that move materials at a construction site.
Being Active
Being Outside
Computers & Technology
Detail-Oriented
Troubleshooting
Technical School, Community College, Registered Apprenticeship Program or Industry Training Program
Skilled operators are critical for preparing land for new builds, and they need to have a strong feel for how their powerful equipment moves and functions.
*Wage information from 2022 NCCER Construction Craft Salary Survey.
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