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3E2X1 Pavements and Equipment — Civilian Career Guide

Constructs, maintains, and repairs airfield pavements, roads, and structures. Operates heavy construction equipment including dozers, graders, and concrete equipment.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$78,400.00

AVG SALARY

$61,047.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Heavy Equipment Operator

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Concrete Finisher

SOC 47-2051

$49,460.00

median/yr

Road Construction Supervisor

SOC 47-1011

$78,400.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Heavy equipment operationConcrete workAsphalt pavingGradingSoil compactionAirfield maintenance

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CDL

OSHA 30

ACI Concrete Certification

NCCER Certification

Translate Your 3E2X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Pavements and Equipment skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.

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3E2X1Air ForceEngineering

3E2X1 Pavements and Equipment — Civilian Career Guide

Constructs, maintains, and repairs airfield pavements, roads, and structures. Operates heavy construction equipment including dozers, graders, and concrete equipment.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$78,400.00

AVG SALARY

$61,047.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Heavy Equipment Operator

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Concrete Finisher

SOC 47-2051

$49,460.00

median/yr

Road Construction Supervisor

SOC 47-1011

$78,400.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Heavy equipment operationConcrete workAsphalt pavingGradingSoil compactionAirfield maintenance

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CDL

OSHA 30

ACI Concrete Certification

NCCER Certification

Translate Your 3E2X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Pavements and Equipment skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.