What are Operating Engineers?
Operating Engineers and equipment operators operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, cranes, 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.
Wages and Employment
Estimated Average Annual Wage: $62,730.00
Rochester Mean Hourly Wage: $28.29
Rochester Employment (potential jobs available): 1010
Contacts
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #158
Bill Gray, Director
Phone: (518) 431-1044
Website: http://www.unyetraining.org/district-832.html