Career Details :: Operating Engineers
Description
Operate several types of power construction equipment, such as compressors, pumps, hoists, derricks, cranes, shovels, tractors, scrapers, or motor graders, 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.
Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Tasks
- Repairs and maintains equipment.
- Turns valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.
- Adjusts handwheels and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Repairing & Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Operating Vehicles or Equipment
- Performing General Physical Activities
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Consequence of Error
- Degree of Automation
- Hazardous Equipment
- Hazardous Equipment
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
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