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"Operating Engineer"
Job Description - Part 1 - Duties and Tasks

Basic Job Description:

Operate several types of power construction equipment, such as compressors, pumps, hoists, derricks, cranes, shovels, tractors, scrapers, or motor graders 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.

Part 1
Duties / Tasks
Part 2
Activities
Part 3
Skills
Part 4
Abilities
Part 5
Knowledge

 

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Operating Engineer"

Adjusts handwheels and depresses pedals to drive machines and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.

Turns valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.

Repairs and maintains equipment.

 


 

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Job Description for "Operating Engineer" continued here...

Part 1
Duties / Tasks
Part 2
Activities
Part 3
Skills
Part 4
Abilities
Part 5
Knowledge


"Operating Engineer"   Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  R-I-C        SOC:  47-2073.02


 

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