Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career 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 career 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 |
|||||
| Illinois |
10,536 Large |
& |
8.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,242 High |
| Champaign Area |
226 Medium |
& |
4.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
308 Large |
& |
4.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Cook County |
3,272 Large |
& |
11.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
399 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
131 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
719 Large |
& |
12.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
89 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,129 Large |
& |
3.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
124 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
361 Large |
& |
7.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
125 Medium |
& |
-2.4% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
205 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Lake County |
554 Large |
& |
17.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
73 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
350 Large |
& |
17.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
45 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
219 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
342 Large |
& |
8.2% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
473 Large |
& |
4.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
53 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
189 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
235 Medium |
& |
16.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Rockford Area |
279 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
158 Large |
& |
-7.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
| Springfield Area |
316 Large |
& |
6.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
332 Large |
& |
4.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Vermilion County |
31 Very small |
& |
-3.2% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
630 Large |
& |
7.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
73 Moderate |
| United States |
468,000 Very large |
& |
4.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
41,500 High |