Equipment Operator (US Navy)

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Equipment Operator rating insignia

Equipment Operator (abbreviated as EO) is a United States Navy occupational rating.

Equipment Operators perform tasks involving deployment and operation of automotive, materials handling, weight lifting and construction equipment; direct and coordinate efforts of individuals and crews in execution of construction, earth‑moving, roadbuilding, quarrying, asphalt batching and paving, concrete batch plant operations, concrete paving and transit mixer operation assignments; maintain records and reports on mobile and stationary equipment and organize and supervise automotive and construction equipment pools; maintain individual combat readiness and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations. ^[1]

At the Master Chief Petty Officer level, Equipment Operator merges with the Equipment Operator rating. At this level, they are referred to as Equipmentman Master Chief (EQCM).