Automotive & Heavy Equipment
Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
Operators run excavators, dozers, loaders, graders and other machines on construction, mining and road projects.
- Typical US pay
- $45k–$100k /yr
- ≈ $22–$48/hr
- Open jobs
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- Also called
- equipment operator, excavator operator, dozer operator, operating engineer
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What does a heavy equipment operator do?
- Operate excavators, dozers, loaders and graders
- Dig, grade and move material to plan
- Inspect machines daily
- Work with GPS grade control
Key skills
- Excavator
- Dozer
- GPS grade control
- Safety
- Trenching
How to become a heavy equipment operator
Operating Engineers apprenticeship or operator school.
Licensing & certifications
CDL often required to haul equipment.
Frequently asked questions
How much do heavy equipment operators make?
Heavy Equipment Operators in the US typically earn about $45k to $100k a year, depending on experience, location, specialty and union membership.
How do I become a heavy equipment operator?
Operating Engineers apprenticeship or operator school.
Do heavy equipment operators need a license?
CDL often required to haul equipment.
What other job titles are there for heavy equipment operators?
Common titles include equipment operator, excavator operator, dozer operator, operating engineer, loader operator.
Pay ranges are approximate US figures for entry-level through experienced workers and vary by region, union status and specialty.