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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
Now Hiring
Skilled Workers
Cheniere LNG
Golden Pass LNG
Motiva Enterprises
Sempra LNG
Total Petrochemicals
Valero |
General Description |
- 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.
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Sample of Job Titles |
- Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Operating Engineer
- Back Hoe Operator
- Loader Operator
- Machine Operator
- Motor Grader Operator
- Track Hoe Operator
- Excavator Operator
- Grader Operator
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What You Can Earn |
- $9.46 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
- $19.29 — Experienced Hourly Rate
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Knowledge Required |
Building and Construction |
methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads |
Mechanical |
machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance |
Public Safety and Security |
relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions |
English Language |
the structure and content of the English language |
Education and Training |
principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
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Administration and Management |
business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, and leadership technique
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Skills Required |
Equipment Maintenance |
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed |
Equipment Selection |
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job |
Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents |
Active Learning |
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making |
Operation Monitoring |
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Controlling operations of equipment or systems
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Installation |
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
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Education |
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Most occupations in this area may require:
- High school diploma/GED
- Training in Vocational Schools
- Related On-the-Job experience
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
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Related Occupations |
- Paving, Surfacing and Tamping Equipment Operators
- Pile-Driver Operators
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- Earth Drillers
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
- Shuttle Car Operators
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