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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

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.

Tasks
26 tasks18 core, 8 supplemental
Family
Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
Code
47-2073.00SOC 2018: 47-2073

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18 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Learn and follow safety regulations.Core taskTask 9849Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  2. Task 2. Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.Core taskTask 9850Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  3. Task 3. Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.Core taskTask 9852Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  4. Task 4. Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.Core taskTask 9858Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  5. Task 5. Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.Core taskTask 9855Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  6. Task 6. Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.Core taskTask 9853Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  7. Task 7. Signal operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.Core taskTask 9868Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2020
  8. Task 8. Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.Core taskTask 9860Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  9. Task 9. Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.Core taskTask 9856Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  10. Task 10. Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.Core taskTask 9857Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  11. Task 11. Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots.Core taskTask 9859Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  12. Task 12. Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.Core taskTask 9854Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2020
  13. Task 13. Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.Core taskTask 9862Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  14. Task 14. Select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors, using hitches.Core taskTask 9864Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  15. Task 15. Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt or concrete, rough-grade properties, bury refuse, or perform general cleanup.Core taskTask 9863Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  16. Task 16. Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots.Core taskTask 9875Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  17. Task 17. Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.Core taskTask 9872Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  18. Task 18. Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.Core taskTask 9851Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  19. Task 19. Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.Supplemental taskTask 9861Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  20. Task 20. Talk to clients and study instructions, plans, or diagrams to establish work requirements.Supplemental taskTask 9867Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  21. Task 21. Drive tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment from site to site.Supplemental taskTask 9873Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020
  22. Task 22. Push other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required.Supplemental taskTask 9871Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  23. Task 23. Operate road watering, oiling, or rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders.Supplemental taskTask 9869Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  24. Task 24. Operate compactors, scrapers, or rollers to level, compact, or cover refuse at disposal grounds.Supplemental taskTask 9866Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  25. Task 25. Test atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.Supplemental taskTask 9865Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2020
  26. Task 26. Turn valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.Supplemental taskTask 9874Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2020

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2073
  3. License
    CC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
  4. Changed by us
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