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Equipment Operator EO

Equipment Operators work with heavy machinery such as bulldozers, power shovels, pile drivers, etc. They use this machinery to dig ditches, excavate for building foundations, break up old concrete or asphalt paving and pour new paving. They grade and remove debris from construction sites, raise girders, and move and set in place other pieces of equipment or materials needed for the job.

 

EO Equipment Operator (EO's) 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.

The duties performed by EOs include:

* operating a wide variety of heavy-duty, self-propelled construction equipment for projects including, building construction, roadway construction, pier construction, grading and excavation;
* performing minor maintenance on equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation;
* serving as members of a crane crew to rig cable assemblies and change attachments for various lifting and pile-driving operations;
* preparing operational reports on equipment;
* operate rock crushing and well-drilling equipment;
* perform as blasters for construction projects;
* Reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects;
* making estimates of material, labor, and equipment requirements.

Qualifications and Interests
Important qualifications are a competence with tools, equipment and machines; manual dexterity; and the ability to do repetitive tasks. Knowledge of algebra and good arithmetic, writing and speaking skills, along with a good memory, resourcefulness and curiosity, are helpful. EOs should also be able to keep records, do detailed work and perform well as part of a team. Normal color perception with stereoscopic vision, good physical condition, and normal hearing are required. Must possess a valid driver's license.

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 tropical to arctic.



Security Clearance Requirement: None

Other Requirements

* 60 month enlistment obligation
* Must have normal color perception
* Must have a valid drivers license
* No DUI within one year
* No major accidents

Sub-Specialties Available for This Rating: Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for EO

Current Manning Levels for This Rating: CREO Listing

Note: Advancement ( promotion ) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a rating's manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings).

Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating

* First Sea Tour: 54 months
* First Shore Tour: 36 months
* Second Sea Tour: 54 months
* Second Shore Tour: 36 months
* Third Sea Tour: 48 months
* Third Shore Tour: 36 months
* Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
* Forth Shore Tour: 36 months

Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.

** Note: CM and EO combine at paygrade E-9 to the rating of Master Chief Equipmentman (EQCM).

 

110118-N-4440L-079 DJIBOUTI (Jan. 18, 2011) Equipment Operator Constructionman Kyle Holtzman, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74, Detail Horn of Africa (Det. HOA), directs Equipment Operator Constructionman Eric Hofmans as he operates a wheel loader to move a stack of lumber at the Ecole 5 Primary School. NMCB-74, Det. HOA, is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa to assist in promoting regional stability by providing construction engineering support for schools, medical clinics, water wells and more throughout the region.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Lindsey/Released)

 

110204-N-7589W-279 SAN JOSE, Guatemala (Feb. 4, 2011) Equipment Operator 1st Class Jimmy Peterson dances with a student at Escuela Campamento LaBarrita during a project completion ceremony at the school in support of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2011. SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffery Tilghman Williams/Released)

 
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