MEET THE PRO: Joe Marsischky, Heavy Equipment Operator
By Arkansas Next on Monday, October 25, 2021
Hometown: Glen Rose
Age: 24
Where I trained: Glen Rose High School
Where I earned: High school diploma
Job title: Finish dozer operator
Employer: McGeorge Contracting Company
Joe Marsischky was excited to garner experience in a trade. He graduated from Glen Rose High School with a diploma and that was all the education he needed to start in this field. He loves getting to operate the equipment he uses to move and level the dirt for foundations for building roads, apartment complexes, subdivisions and more. He doesn’t think people give dirt work enough credit in the construction industry, but it is essential to have a sturdy foundation.
Joe likes that he can provide for his family without having to go into student loan debt. He has a house, a nice truck and loves his family and his hobbies.
"I like that I'm able to build stuff, roads, apartment complexes, subdivisions. People don't understand how important dirt work is in the construction industry." – Joe
WHAT DOES A FINISH DOZER OPERATOR DO?
Operates a finish dozer, a heavy piece of construction machinery used to lay and level the foundations for roads, apartment complexes, subdivisions and more!
Responsibilities
- Building
- Grading
Education needed: High school diploma
Job Outlook
► +10% expected growth in Arkansas by 2028
► 4,060 jobs in Arkansas by 2028
► 490 average annual job openings in Arkansas
This option is for you if
- You love power tools
- You’re strong
- You value safety
- You’re willing to learn
- You have steady, dexterous hands
High-end earners (top 10%) make
$50,900
Median wages in Arkansas
$37,340 Annual
$17.95 Hourly
START YOUR TRAINING
• Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
• Lexicon Inc.
• North Arkansas College
• Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
• UAM College of Technology–McGehee
• University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
• University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
• University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
READY TO HIRE YOU
• Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
• CalArk International
• Koontz Electric
• Lexicon Inc.
• McGeorge Contracting Company
• OK Foods
Sources: bls.gov and careeronestop.org
