***Last Updated 18 September 2023***
EO Community Overview
EO Career Path
General Description
Equipment Operators operate heavy transportation and construction equipment including, trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, forklifts, cranes and asphalt equipment. This is a 5-year enlistment program.
What They Do
The duties performed by EOs include:
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operating a wide variety of heavy-duty, self-propelled construction equipment for projects including, building construction, roadway construction, pier construction, grading and excavation;
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performing minor maintenance on equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation;
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serving as members of a crane crew to rig cable assemblies and change attachments for various lifting and pile-driving operations;
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preparing operational reports on equipment;
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operate rock crushing and well-drilling equipment;
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perform as blasters for construction projects.
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reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects;
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making estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.
Working Environment
EOs may work in a variety of conditions, independently or as members of a large team. Their many different duties may be performed in climates ranging from desert to arctic.
Requirements
ASVAB: AR + MC + AS = 145
-Temporary ASVAB: AR + MC + AS = 136 (Expires 30 September 2024)
Must have normal color perception & Stereoscopic vision
Valid state driver's license, NO DUI - 1 yr, NO major accidents
36 month obligated service required for convert in and PACT Sailors.
Must provide a copy of last three Evals and PRIMS/PFA data.