Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operators drive and control large construction machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and lo…
$52,000/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↗ Steady
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Operate & Fabricate
Run the equipment and fabricate the parts. Heavy equipment and welding build the structure.
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,010/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady
Construction laborers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$46,730/yrApprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)↗ Steady
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,370/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth