Operating Engineers and 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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $54,280.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 46 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 2,492 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 4.74 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 11,335 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 3.33 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Professionalism
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Work Ethic
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Professionalism
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Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Operate heavy construction equipment
Operate pneumatic tamper to patch pavement or tamp earth
Move earth or debris for roads, construction, or related projects
Grade earth for roads or other construction
Operate mining equipment or machinery
Operate lifting equipment such as hoists, winches, or hydraulic booms
Operate material or personnel moving, lifting, loading, or unloading equipment
Operate crane in construction, manufacturing, or repair setting
Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment
Drive tractor-trailer truck
Operate tractor with accessories or attachments
Operate pneumatic tamper to patch pavement or tamp earth
Move earth or debris for roads, construction, or related projects
Grade earth for roads or other construction
Operate mining equipment or machinery
Operate lifting equipment such as hoists, winches, or hydraulic booms
Operate material or personnel moving, lifting, loading, or unloading equipment
Operate crane in construction, manufacturing, or repair setting
Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment
Drive tractor-trailer truck
Operate tractor with accessories or attachments
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operate pumps or compressors
Control operation of compressors
Operate packaging or banding machine or equipment
Operate road-surfacing equipment
Operate sandblasting equipment
Control pumps or pumping equipment
Operate power driven pumps, equipment, or systems
Operate power or hand tools in engineering environments
Operate power generation equipment
Operate radio transmitter, receiver, or auxiliary equipment
Control operation of compressors
Operate packaging or banding machine or equipment
Operate road-surfacing equipment
Operate sandblasting equipment
Control pumps or pumping equipment
Operate power driven pumps, equipment, or systems
Operate power or hand tools in engineering environments
Operate power generation equipment
Operate radio transmitter, receiver, or auxiliary equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Install industrial machinery or equipment
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Position construction or extraction equipment
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Level sand, dirt, concrete, or gravel bedding or foundation
Compact materials to create level bases
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Attach equipment extensions or accessories
Construct molds for casting objects
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Position construction or extraction equipment
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Level sand, dirt, concrete, or gravel bedding or foundation
Compact materials to create level bases
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Attach equipment extensions or accessories
Construct molds for casting objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed
Operate jackhammer in accordance with safety regulations
Remove debris or vegetation from work sites
Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction
Review construction specifications
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Attach moisture barrier sheeting over construction surfaces
Operate jackhammer in accordance with safety regulations
Remove debris or vegetation from work sites
Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction
Review construction specifications
Move heavy objects in construction, extraction, or mining settings
Attach moisture barrier sheeting over construction surfaces
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