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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Job description
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. Excludes “Extraction Workers” (47-5000) and “Crane and Tower Operators” (53-7021).
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Entry level hourly / annual
$17.63
$36,673
Typical hourly / annual
$23.08
$47,999
Experienced hourly / annual
$29.26
$60,858
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| Statewide Openings | |
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Annual Openings 700 |
| Total Employed 4,170 | |
| Projected Growth 1.6% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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High school diploma or equivalent |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 2020-2021
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No data avaliable | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total (0) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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