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Joining the field of heavy equipment operators offers an array of benefits, including\u00a0the opportunity to specialize in a variety of industries, types of equipment, and jobs.<\/h2>\n

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Joining the field of heavy equipment operators offers an array of benefits, including\u00a0the opportunity to specialize in a variety of industries, types of equipment, and jobs.<\/h4>\n

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“I first started as a laborer and worked my way up. I operate all of the equipment we have here. I like what I do, it’s. interesting.\u00a0 You can make a lot of money. It’s challenging and we’re always moving around from job to job doing different things. And it’s fun…It’s always changing. You’re always outside.”<\/p>\n

– Mike, Operator<\/p>\n

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2022 Average Annual Salary *<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Heavy Equipment Operator: $62,910<\/p>\n

* 2022 NCCER Construction Craft Survey Results<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Education *<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Workers may learn equipment operation on the job after earning a high school diploma or equivalent, through an apprenticeship, or by attending vocational schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

* Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Work Environment *<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Construction equipment operators work outside and it is most often a full-time job. Some operators work in remote locations on large construction projects, such as highways and dams, or in factories.<\/span><\/p>\n

* Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Job Outlook *<\/strong><\/h4>\n

About 51,500 openings for construction equipment operators are projected each year, on average, over the decade.<\/span><\/p>\n

* Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Heavy equipment operators usually specialize in one of three areas:<\/h4>\n