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 at an average rate 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 |
12,249 Large |
& |
4.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,108 High |
| Champaign Area |
253 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
344 Large |
& |
7.6% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Cook County |
3,619 Large |
& |
3.7% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
322 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
192 Large |
& |
1.6% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
842 Large |
& |
7.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
79 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,371 Large |
& |
3.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
121 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
454 Large |
& |
4.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
149 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
14 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
311 Large |
& |
0.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Lake County |
598 Large |
& |
4.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| McHenry County |
459 Large |
& |
8.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
44 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
259 Large |
& |
8.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
382 Large |
& |
11.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
555 Large |
& |
2.5% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
48 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
206 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
270 Large |
& |
6.7% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Rockford Area |
318 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
189 Large |
& |
3.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Springfield Area |
346 Large |
& |
1.7% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
394 Large |
& |
-0.3% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Vermilion County |
38 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
779 Large |
& |
6.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| United States |
489,300 Very large |
& |
3.6% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
41,900 High |