Electrician vs Heavy Equipment Operator
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Pay
Electrician
$80,300 typical, a year
Most Electricians earn $66,600 to $93,600 a year.
From 904 postings that list pay
5,316 open jobs now
Heavy Equipment Operator
$56,200 typical, a year
Most Heavy Equipment Operators earn $49,900 to $62,400 a year.
From 492 postings that list pay
3,714 open jobs now
Heavy Equipment Operator salaries Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
Electricians typically earn about $24,200 more a year than Heavy Equipment Operators.
What each one does
Electrician
- Install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment according to blueprints and codes.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components to restore functionality.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical plans.
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and electrical codes.
- Test electrical systems and components to verify safe and proper operation.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Operate heavy equipment to perform daily work tasks.
- Perform daily inspections on equipment to ensure safety.
- Clean and wash equipment to maintain proper condition.
- Perform light maintenance on equipment to ensure performance.
- Report equipment issues or deficiencies to a supervisor.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures on the job.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
More common in Electrician postings
- Electrical Wiring3 in 10
- Electrical Troubleshooting2 in 10
- National Electric Code2 in 10
- Electrical Systems2 in 10
- Electrical Maintenance2 in 10
- Electrical Schematics2 in 10
- Blueprint Reading1 in 10
- Electrical Technician1 in 10
More common in Heavy Equipment Operator postings
- Heavy Equipment5 in 10
- Bulldozers3 in 10
- Excavators3 in 10
- Front-End Loader Operation2 in 10
- Heavy Construction Equipment Operation1 in 10
- Heavy Equipment Repair1 in 10
- Equipment Inspection1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Electrician
- Driver's License3 in 10
- High School Diploma2 in 10
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Driver's License3 in 10
- High School Diploma3 in 10
- CDL2 in 10
Open jobs
Electrician
Solar Electrician
SunPower Inc.$80k - $100k/yrstated Richmond, VANational Electric CodeElectrical SystemsSolar PVElectrical WiringSolar Electrician
SunPower Inc.$80k - $100k/yrstated Raleigh, NCNational Electric CodeElectrical SystemsSolar PVElectrical WiringJourneyman Electrician
SunPower Inc.$80k - $100k/yrstated Portland, ORNational Electric CodeElectrical SystemsSolar PVElectrical Wiring
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Waste managementPay not stated Humble, TX, United States OnsiteHydraulic SystemsDriver's LicenseElectrical SystemsHVACBulldozers +4Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator / Rail Yard
Waste management$24 - $26/hr Employer statedJessup, MD, United States OnsiteHeavy EquipmentPreventive MaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceMobile Crane Operator
Huntington IngallsPay not stated Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States RemoteForklift OperationCrane Operation
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