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. Excludes “Extraction Workers” (47-5000) and “Crane and Tower Operators” (53-7021). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 1.1% Openings Per Year 1,265
Wages	Median Hourly $37 per hour Average Annual $79,420 per year
Education Needed	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Education Available in Washington	Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Mobil Crane Operator/Operation
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