Construction Equipment Operators

Significant Points

Many construction equipment operators acquire their skills on the job, but formal apprenticeship programs provide more comprehensive training.
Job opportunities are expected to be good, with employment growing about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Hourly pay is relatively high, but some construction equipment operators cannot work in inclement weather, so total annual earnings may be reduced.

source: OOH; about this section

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Also see Construction equipment operators in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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