NEC
B08A
Advanced Equipment Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Equipment Operator rating
Description
Employs the principles and techniques of foremanship to equipment operations. Solves basic mathematics problems related to earthwork and equipment effectiveness. Applies principles of surveying as it pertains to earth work operations. Applies principles of asphalt paving and operates, adjusts and services asphalt paver, asphalt distributer and rollers in support of paving operations. Operates, adjusts and services excavators and scrapers. Operates, adjusts and services tractor/trailers. Applies principles of soil stabilization and operates, adjusts and services soil stabilization machine. Applies principles to trenching and placing trench boxes. Applies principles to vehicles recovery operations utilizing light and heavy equipment. Mount, operate, adjust and service the Grader Control System on Graders and Dozers in support of earthwork operations. Employs the principles and techniques of transportation supervisory skills to transportation operations and line haul planning.
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
Common Certifications
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
- APNGA Asphalt Paving Technician
- CDL Class A
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCER Core Curriculum
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- CDL Class A
Career Growth
- OSHA Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator
- APNGA Asphalt Paving Technician
- Certified Construction Manager
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.