Career Outlook for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Also known as:
Angle Dozer Operator, Blade Grader Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Ditching Machine Operating Engineer, Grader Operator, Motor Grader Operator, Scraper Operator, Steam Shovel Operating Engineer, Steam Shovel Operator

The overall job outlook for Operating Engineer or Other Construction Equipment Operator careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 12.82 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 0.80 percent per year. Demand for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators is expected to go up, with an expected 32,030 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 0.88 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!