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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.77)
  2. Manipulate - Things (4.12)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.07)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.07)
  5. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  6. Control, expedite things - Things (4.00)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (3.97)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.59)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.59)
  10. Repair - Things (3.52)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (4.00)
  1. Control Precision (4.12)
  2. Multilimb Coordination (4.00)
  3. Depth Perception (4.00)
  4. Near Vision (3.75)
  5. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (3.97)
  2. Dependability (3.91)
  3. Cooperation (3.65)
  4. Concern for Others (3.59)
  5. Independence (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.77)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.53)
  3. Getting Information (4.22)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.07)
  5. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.06)
  6. Handling and Moving Objects (3.99)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.96)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.67)
  9. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.52)
  10. Processing Information (3.51)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.50)
  1. Operate Tractor With Accessories Or Attachments (4.77)
  2. Operate Earth-Moving Or Other Heavy Construction Equipment (4.77)
  3. Operate Crane In Construction, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.77)
  4. Grade Or Redistribute Earth For Roads Or Other Construction (4.77)
  5. Control Operation Of Compressors (4.07)
  6. Operate Material Moving, Loading, Or Unloading Equipment (4.07)
  7. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.07)
  8. Operate Power Driven Pumps (4.07)
  9. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.07)
  10. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (4.07)
  11. Fasten Attachments Or Accessories To Tractor (3.99)
  12. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.67)
  13. Maintain Or Repair Construction Machinery Or Equipment (3.52)
  14. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (3.52)
  15. Set Up Heavy Construction Equipment (3.52)