Heavy Equipment Operator
Specialize in operating massive construction machinery, like bulldozers.
Operates stone-spreading machine to lay gravel, stone, and cold-mix asphalt on road surfaces: Hooks spreader to rear of dump truck and trips truck tailgate latch. Signals DUMP-TRUCK DRIVER to hoist dump body and dump material into spreader hopper. Adjusts hopper opening to ensure required amount of material is deposited on road surface. Drags material from truck bed, using shovel, to distribute material along length of hopper.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Nationally: $23,000 – $60,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor