Equipment Operator
Equipment Operators are responsible for controlling the machinery used during the construction process. They are licensed individuals who report to supervisor or foreman. Equipment operators are skilled in the use of bulldozers, excavators, rollers, trenchers, compactors, and other equipment.
What experience or education is required?
High School Diploma or Equivalent/ GED.
What additional training is required?
Specific heavy equipment operator training is required. This can be obtained individually, or many companies will provide the training.
Benefits
- Potential for Advancement in other areas of the field.
- 401 K Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Compensation by state or region:
| Position | US State | Average Gross Earnings (Annually) | Average Gross Earnings (Weekly) | Average Hourly Rate (Based on a 40 hour week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | Alaska | 37,846.00 | 3,154.00 | 18.20 |
| Equipment Operator | Alabama | 34,536.00 | 2,878.00 | 16.60 |
| Equipment Operator | Minnesota | 36,412.00 | 3,034.00 | 17.51 |
| Equipment Operator | Michigan | 38,916.00 | 3,243.00 | 18.71 |
| Equipment Operator | Massachusetts | 49,109.00 | 4,092.00 | 23.61 |
| Equipment Operator | Maryland | 43,786.00 | 3,649.00 | 21.05 |
| Equipment Operator | Maine | 37,565.00 | 3,130.00 | 18.06 |
| Equipment Operator | Louisiana | 35,312.00 | 2,943.00 | 16.98 |
| Equipment Operator | Kentucky | 43,005.00 | 3,584.00 | 20.68 |
| Equipment Operator | Kansas | 35,277.00 | 2,940.00 | 16.96 |
| Equipment Operator | Iowa | 34,817.00 | 2,901.00 | 16.74 |
| Equipment Operator | Indiana | 36,423.00 | 3,035.00 | 17.51 |
| Equipment Operator | Idaho | 37,947.00 | 3,162.00 | 18.24 |
| Equipment Operator | Illinois | 38,961.00 | 3,247.00 | 18.73 |
| Equipment Operator | Arizona | 36,658.00 | 3,055.00 | 17.62 |
| Equipment Operator | Arkansas | 39,172.00 | 3,264.00 | 18.83 |
| Equipment Operator | California | 40,426.00 | 3,369.00 | 19.44 |
| Equipment Operator | Colorado | 41,519.00 | 3,460.00 | 19.96 |
| Equipment Operator | Connecticut | 38,509.00 | 3,209.00 | 18.51 |
| Equipment Operator | Delaware | 40,971.00 | 3,414.00 | 19.70 |
| Equipment Operator | Florida | 33,330.00 | 2,777.00 | 16.02 |
| Equipment Operator | Georgia | 35,364.00 | 2,947.00 | 17.00 |
| Equipment Operator | Hawaii | 39,688.00 | 3,307.00 | 19.08 |
| Equipment Operator | Pennsylvania | 37,670.00 | 3,139.00 | 18.11 |
| Equipment Operator | Rhode Island | 38,023.00 | 3,169.00 | 18.28 |
| Equipment Operator | South Carolina | 41,459.00 | 3,455.00 | 19.93 |
| Equipment Operator | South Dakota | 36,406.00 | 3,034.00 | 17.50 |
| Equipment Operator | Tennessee | 36,354.00 | 3,029.00 | 17.48 |
| Equipment Operator | Texas | 36,717.00 | 3,060.00 | 17.65 |
| Equipment Operator | Utah | 35,661.00 | 2,972.00 | 17.14 |
| Equipment Operator | Vermont | 39,653.00 | 3,304.00 | 19.06 |
| Equipment Operator | Virginia | 42,369.00 | 3,531.00 | 20.37 |
| Equipment Operator | Washington | 44,961.00 | 3,747.00 | 21.62 |
| Equipment Operator | West Virginia | 37,854.00 | 3,154.00 | 18.20 |
| Equipment Operator | Wisconsin | 36,145.00 | 3,012.00 | 17.38 |
| Equipment Operator | Wyoming | 38,999.00 | 3,250.00 | 18.75 |
| Equipment Operator | Oregon | 35,831.00 | 2,986.00 | 17.23 |
| Equipment Operator | Oklahoma | 39,903.00 | 3,325.00 | 19.18 |
| Equipment Operator | Ohio | 36,091.00 | 3,008.00 | 17.35 |
| Equipment Operator | North Dakota | 37,501.00 | 3,125.00 | 18.03 |
| Equipment Operator | North Carolina | 35,330.00 | 2,944.00 | 16.99 |
| Equipment Operator | New York | 43,553.00 | 3,629.00 | 20.94 |
| Equipment Operator | New Mexico | 34,336.00 | 2,861.00 | 16.51 |
| Equipment Operator | New Jersey | 37,236.00 | 3,103.00 | 17.90 |
| Equipment Operator | New Hampshire | 42,096.00 | 3,508.00 | 20.24 |
| Equipment Operator | Nevada | 37,548.00 | 3,129.00 | 18.05 |
| Equipment Operator | Nebraska | 42,933.00 | 3,578.00 | 20.64 |
| Equipment Operator | Montana | 37,039.00 | 3,087.00 | 17.81 |
| Equipment Operator | Missouri | 37,872.00 | 3,156.00 | 18.21 |
| Equipment Operator | Mississippi | 33,046.00 | 2,754.00 | 15.89 |