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Construction equipment operator

SOC Code
47-2070

Drive, maneuver or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, buildings and other structures.
 

Recommended Education
High school diploma or equivalentOn-the-job training
Kansas Career Cluster
Architecture & Construction

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $40,390

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $49,770

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic math

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