Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Operating engineers operate various types of power-driven construction machines such as shovels, cranes, tractors, bulldozers, pile drivers, concrete mixers, and pumps. There are approximately 355,140 operating engineers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Construction Manager
Job Supervisor
Machine Operator
Machine Operator Apprentice
Machine Operator Helper
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