Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs
A Heavy Equipment Operator in the landscaping industry operates large machinery used in the construction and maintenance of landscapes. Their duties may include grading terrain, hauling materials, digging holes for planting, and other tasks where heavy machinery is needed. The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient use of equipment, typically including bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and backhoes. They also perform routine inspections and maintenance on the machinery, ensuring it is in good working condition.
Important skills for a Heavy Equipment Operator include mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. A high school diploma is usually required, along with a commercial driver's license (CDL) and a certification in heavy equipment operations. This certification can be obtained through trade schools or community colleges. Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Laborer or a Landscape Worker, which provide relevant experiences like operating smaller machinery, understanding of landscape designs and plans, and familiarity with the industry's safety requirements.
Forklift Operator and Distribution Center Associate - Dacula, GA
- Dacula, GA
- 5 days ago
- Dacula, GA
- 5 days ago
Pay $18.50 - $23.75 based on valid Industry experience! $500 HIRING BONUS! We are Weyerhaeuser Distribution, a building products company. Our distribution facility is located in Dacula, Georgia,...
Shift Hours : Monday-Thursday 6 am- 4:30 pm Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Friday-Sunday: Friday: 8am-8:30pm, Saturday-Sunday : 6am-6:30pm Compensation : $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)...
excavator / wheel loader operator
- Amodio's Garden Center, Nursery and Flower Shop
- White Plains, NY
- 7 days ago
- Amodio's Garden Center, Nursery and Flower Shop
- White Plains, NY
- 7 days ago
From trees and shrubs, to soil and mulch by the yard, to potted plants, floral arrangements, firewood and propane - we have all your gardening needs covered and we are open 7 days a week!...
Shattuck Paving, located in Milford, NH, is a family-owned and operated business with a reputation for excellence. With a 5-star rating and a strong commitment to delivering top-quality paving...
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...
Line of Business: Aggregates Sure, here's a job posting for a Loader Operator position: About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg...
Forklift Operator Stand Up Required! HIRING IMMEDIATELY
- VALLEY INTN'L COLD STG
- Harlingen, TX
- 12 days ago
- VALLEY INTN'L COLD STG
- Harlingen, TX
- 12 days ago
SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining building and equipment integrity, locations, picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, inventory control and accuracy. Responsible for food safety, quality...
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...
Local underground utility construction contractor seeking experienced Excavator Operator, Pipe Foreman, Loader Operator. Benefit package including: Dental Insurance Health Insurance 401 K Paid...
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us: Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity...
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity...
Line of Business: Asphalt About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.
Highest Education Level
Heavy Equipment Operators offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position
- Documentation
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising
- Math
- Scanning
- Logistics
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Affirmative Action
- Supply Chain
- Warehouse Management
- Material Handling
- Sorting
- Transportation Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Pulling Orders
- Housekeeping
- Cycle Counting
- Stacking
- Warehouse Management System
- Packing
- Distribution
- Regulations
- RF Scanner
- Picking & Packing
- Punctual
- Bulldozer Operator
- Military Background
- Pallet Jack
- Reverse Logistics
- Staging
- Excavation
- Drug Testing
- Backhoe Operator
- Crane Operator
- Inspections
- Excavate
- Shrink Wrapping
- LTL
- Order Fulfillment
- Reimbursement
- NCCCO
- NCCCO Certified
- Telescopic Boom Crane
- Motor Grader Operator
- Palletizing
- Concrete
- Loading & Unloading
- Shipping
- Forklift
- Forklift Operator
- Stand Up Reach Forklift
- Driving
- High School Diploma
- English
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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