Heavy Equipment Operator
$69,210 earning potential
Heavy equipment operators utilize heavy machinery often used in construction. They also clean, control, maintain, inspect and repair the machines.
$69,210
High-end Earners in
BPBP Alabama ( Top 10% )
$47,450
median annual wage
$23
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Clean, maintain, operate and store heavy equipment such as cranes, excavators, bulldozers, front end loaders, graders, hoists, and more.
- Check equipment daily to maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Work with crew members to coordinate machine actions
- Follow regulations to ensure that the job is done safely
- Work with computers and other technology to increase efficiency
- Communicate with train dispatchers to help them plan routes
- Make repairs or report problems
- Complete a production report at the end of the day
BPBP Alabama Job Outlook
360
Average annual job openings
47,450
Number of jobs by 2030
2030%
Expected growth from
2025 to 7
2025 to 7