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

  • Excavating Machine Operator
  • Excavator
  • Excavator Operator
  • Maintenance Operator

  • Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.

  • Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.