Alternate Title(s) | Engineering Equipment Operator, Construction Equipment Operator, Storage Facility Operator |
Minimum Education Requirements | High school diploma, CDL |
Salary | See Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information |
Job Skills | - Customer-service skills. These workers interact with customers on a regular basis. They need to be friendly and able to address customers’ questions. - Dexterity. Many repair and maintenance tasks, such as repairing small devices, connecting or attaching components, and using hand tools, require a steady hand and good hand–eye coordination. - Troubleshooting skills. Workers find, diagnose, and repair problems. They perform tests to figure out the cause of problems before fixing equipment. |
Job Duties | - Knowledge of equipment assembly, repair, and installation - Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment - Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc., and reliability and dependability as an engineering equipment operator - Ability to drive motor vehicles safely - Knowledge of math and science concepts related to bioenergy. |
Job Profile | Plant operators work to keep the plant operational and efficient, in order to maximize outputs for distribution to upgrading facilities and end consumers. Industrial plant activities generally revolve around keeping the plant operational and can include working with heavy industrial equipment, fixing any worn or broken machinery parts, and testing the quality of the end products. At the entry level, plant operators work under supervision with equipment, including heavy construction, maintenance, and industrial machines. A high school diploma is required. On-the-job training, apprenticeship, or trade school experience is highly preferred. Employers value relevant experience gained through part-time employment, internships, or volunteer work. |
The information presented within this occupational profile was synthesized from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Handbook of Occupational Groups & Families.