Median / Average Pay ($)
- $28.04 / hour (BLS.gov) (Construction Equipment Operator)
- $23.89 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $21.05 / hour (Talent.com)
- $23.72 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Excavation – Digging and moving dirt, gravel, or debris to prepare for foundations, piping, and other underground structures.
- Site Preparation – Leveling land, often with erosion control and other precautionary measures, to support road construction and landscaping projects.
- Demolition – Tearing down structures and removing debris while ensuring proper disposal methods (e.g., recycling).
- Infrastructure Construction – Installing major systems such as embankments, sewer lines, and water lines, as well as paving large areas.
- Material Handling – Using heavy-duty equipment (e.g., loaders or forklifts) to move, load, and unload materials.