Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Construction Equipment Operators

Construction equipment operators are skilled workers who use heavy machinery to perform tasks involved in the construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, and other structures. In the healthcare industry, construction equipment operators may be responsible for operating machinery and equipment to construct or renovate hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

Some specific tasks that construction equipment operators in the healthcare industry may be responsible for include:

Operating excavators, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment to clear and grade construction sites.

Operating cranes to lift and position materials and equipment.

Operating concrete mixers and other equipment to pour and finish concrete surfaces.

Operating asphalt pavers and other equipment to lay and finish roads and other paved surfaces.

Operating earth-moving equipment to dig foundations and prepare sites for construction.

Operating concrete saws and other equipment to cut and remove concrete and other materials.

Operating power tools and other equipment to perform tasks such as welding and cutting.

Construction equipment operators in the healthcare industry should have a strong understanding of how to safely operate and maintain heavy machinery, as well as an understanding of basic construction principles and techniques. They should also be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Most construction equipment operators learn their skills through on-the-job training or through technical schools or apprenticeship programs.