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Job Description


	Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


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	Material Moving Machine Operators

Material moving machine operators use machinery to transport various objects. Some operators move construction materials around building sites or excavate earth from a mine. Others move goods around a warehouse or onto container ships. Most material moving machine operators work full time, and overtime for them is common. Because materials are shipped around the clock, some operators—especially those in warehousing—work overnight shifts. Education and training requirements vary by occupation. Crane operators and excavating machine operators usually have several years of experience in related occupations. The median annual wage for material moving machine operators was $33,640 in May 2015. Employment of material moving machine operators is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. Job openings should result from the need to replace workers who leave these occupations. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for material moving machine operators. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of material moving machine operators with similar occupations. Learn more about material moving machine operators by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Crane and Tower Operators
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	9,940
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	3,680
Support Activities for Water Transportation	3,010
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing	2,600
Nonresidential Building Construction	2,280
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	1,710
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	1,560
Utility System Construction	1,190
Support Activities for Mining	1,040
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel	1,000

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