Operating engineers run the equipment used at major construction sites. Their duties include moving dirt out of the way as well as moving materials needed for the job into place. And they make good money doing this, too.

Job Titles for Operating Engineers

Operating engineers wear a variety of job titles. Sometimes they’re known as heavy equipment operators. Other times their job title is based on the type of equipment they’re operating, and they may be known as back hoe operators, crane operators and grader operators.

Operating engineers use a variety of equipment in their jobs. The list includes bulldozers, power shovels, pile drivers and road paving equipment. Many operating engineers are qualified to operate more than one type of equipment.