5799 Conversion NEC EO Equipment Operator Basic: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Conversion NEC EO Equipment Operator Basic designation to Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Conversion NEC EO Equipment Operator Basic. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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$59,850
Median national pay for Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
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.
Typical national pay$48,680–$77,170Median $59,850 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 2: some preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Learn and follow safety regulations.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
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Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator
Summary
Operating engineer operating various power construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, and pour concrete. Responsible for machine maintenance, safety compliance, and coordinating with crew members
Experience
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Learned and followed safety regulations on construction sites
Operated machines like bulldozers and backhoes to move materials
Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, and equipment using various machines
Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand signals
Checked fuel supplies at sites to ensure enough availability
Maintained and repaired equipment, making adjustments as needed
Talked to clients and studied plans to understand work requirements
Skills
Hands-On Work
Operating equipment and vehicles, Positioning construction equipment, Installing equipment attachments, Removing debris and vegetation, Loading or unloading materials
Core Skills
Monitoring construction operations, Reviewing blueprints and specifications
Checking & Planning
Locating equipment or materials, Testing air quality, Selecting construction equipment
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Which parts of your Conversion NEC EO Equipment Operator Basic experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators?
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Learn and follow safety regulations.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T04:20:34.591518+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
Why: to help veterans evaluate civilian directions and recover truthful resume evidence before entering Rung.
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