Median / Average Pay ($)
- $28.04 / hour (BLS.gov) (Construction Equipment Operator)
- $23.61 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $22.08 / hour (Talent.com)
- $23.72 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Excavation – Moving debris, gravel, dirt, and digging so that foundations, pipe work, and other underground structures may be built.
- Site Preparation – Leveling out swaths of land, often with erosion control and other precautionary measures, to enable the construction of roads and landscaping projects; includes land grading and promoting stability by compacting the soil.
- Demolition – Tearing down structures and removing the waste material and debris, while practicing the appropriate disposal methods (e.g., recycling).
- Infrastructure Construction – Installing large structures, such as embankments or sewer and water lines, and paving large areas.
- Material Handling – Moving materials with heavy-duty equipment (such as loaders or forklifts) for the purpose of moving, loading, and unloading during transportation, installation, or use.