| Equipment Operator | |
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| Issued by: United States Navy | |
| Type | Enlisted rating |
| Abbreviation | EO |
| Specialty | Construction |
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 Construction Mechanic rating. At this level, they are referred to as a Master Chief Equipmentman (EQCM).