Industry Detail

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

The Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction subsector comprises establishments whose primary activity is the construction of entire engineering projects (e.g., highways and dams), and specialty trade contractors, whose primary activity is the production of a specific component for such projects. Specialty trade contractors in Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction generally are performing activities that are specific to heavy and civil engineering construction projects and are not normally performed on buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs.

Regional Employers

BEMIDJI BITUMINOUS INC	BEMIDJI
SOVDE ENTERPRISES INC	BEMIDJI
HUBBARD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS	PARK RAPIDS
DEAN WESTBY WATER WELL DRLLNG	PARK RAPIDS
BELTRAMI COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT	BEMIDJI
CLEARWATER COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT	BAGLEY

Occupations in Demand

Occupational Title	Wage	Education and Training Requirements
Carpenters	$ 47,512.97	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$ 57,564.92	Work experience (in related occupation)
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$ 39,471.41	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Pipelayers	$	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer	$ 33,207.53	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)