Heavy Equipment Operator

$86,300 earning potential

Heavy equipment operators utilize heavy machinery often used in construction. They also clean, control, maintain, inspect and repair the machines.

$86,300
High-end Earners in
Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )
$49,100
median annual wage
$24
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Clean, maintain, operate and store heavy equipment
  • Check equipment daily to maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Work with crew members to coordinate machine actions
  • Follow regulations to ensure that the job is done safely
  • Work with computers and other technology to increase efficiency
  • Communicate with train dispatchers to help them plan routes
  • Make repairs or report problems
  • Complete a production report at the end of the day

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

51,500
Average annual job openings
482,100
Number of jobs by 2030
5%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030