Navy NEC · Engineering
B08A Advanced Equipment Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Equipment Operator rating
Overview
An advanced equipment operator applies foremanship, mathematics, surveying, and soil stabilization principles to earthwork, paving, trenching, recovery, and transportation operations. The operator runs, adjusts, and services pavers, rollers, excavators, scrapers, tractor trailers, soil stabilization machines, graders, and dozers, and plans line haul operations.
Core Skills
- heavy equipment operation
- earthwork supervision
- asphalt paving
- soil stabilization
- grade control systems
- construction surveying
- trenching and shoring
- vehicle recovery operations
- line haul planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Database software
- Email software
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Time report software
Civilian Career Paths
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation Management
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
- CDL Class A
Career Growth
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator
- Certified Construction Manager® (CCM®)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
What the Work Involves
- Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
- Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
- Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
- Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
- Coordinate truck dumping.
Related Occupations
- Construction Laborers
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Segmental Pavers
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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