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Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operators drive and control large construction machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and lo…
Typical pay
$52,000/yr
Education
Apprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Skilled Trades
Big projects need operators and inspectors.
What you’d actually do
Operate bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, move earth and materials, grade and level surfaces, load trucks, perform equipment pre-operation inspections, follow safety protocols, and maintain equipment logs.
What can I do right now?
- SkillsUSA, Habitat for Humanity, Maker spaces, Trade skill camps
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