The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- State and local government agencies
- Highway and street construction companies
- Utility system construction companies
- Heavy construction companies
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will grow due in part to increased spending by the government to improve the nation's infrastructure. In addition, as the population grows more roads and sewer lines will be needed. This will increase demand for operating engineers and construction equipment operators.
Job prospects are best for those who can operate multiple types of equipment. There are more opportunities in large cities where the most construction takes place.
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators (CIS 100395)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
11,542 Large |
& |
8.4% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
1,399 High |
Champaign Area |
214 Large |
& |
15.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
28 High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
348 Very large |
& |
7.2% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
41 Very High |
Cook County |
3,443 Large |
& |
7.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
412 High |
Decatur Area |
123 Large |
& |
8.9% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
15 High |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
749 Very large |
& |
13.6% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
97 Very High |
Du Page County |
1,256 Large |
& |
6.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
148 High |
Edwardsville Area |
383 Very large |
& |
10.2% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
47 Very High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
116 Large |
& |
8.6% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
14 High |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
212 Very large |
& |
4.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Lake County |
590 Large |
& |
11.9% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
75 High |
McHenry County |
408 Very large |
& |
15.4% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
54 Very High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
244 Very large |
& |
2.9% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
28 High |
Northwest Illinois Area |
395 Very large |
& |
4.3% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
45 Very High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
526 Large |
& |
8.0% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
63 High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
214 Large |
& |
3.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
231 Large |
& |
7.8% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
28 High |
Rockford Area |
287 Large |
& |
13.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
38 High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
252 Very large |
& |
-4.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
25 Very High |
Springfield Area |
392 Very large |
& |
6.1% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
45 Very High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
354 Large |
& |
9.3% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
43 Very High |
Vermilion County |
53 Large |
& |
1.9% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
Will County |
812 Very large |
& |
13.7% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
105 Very High |
United States |
418,000 Very large |
& |
4.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
43,900 Very High |