How do they match: Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

  • Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
  • Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
  • Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
  • Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
  • Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots.
  • Perform specialized work, using equipment, such as pile drivers, dredging rigs, drillers, or concrete pumpers.
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
  • Talk to clients and study instructions, plans, or diagrams to establish work requirements.
  • Test atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.

  • Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
  • Compact materials to create level bases.
  • Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
  • Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement.
  • Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
  • Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Test air quality at work sites.