Heavy Equipment Operator
Specialize in operating massive construction machinery, like bulldozers.
Adjusts, maintains, and repairs gasoline-, hydraulic-, and diesel-powered logging equipment and accessories, such as air compressors, cranes, donkey engines, generators, and road graders. May overhaul and repair tractors [TRACTOR MECHANIC] and automotive vehicles [AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC]. May weld or cut metals, using electric or gas welder [WELDER, COMBINATION].
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Nationally: $30,000 – $65,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor