Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gardendale, AL

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.

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Forklift Operator

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Division: North Alabama Work Schedule: M-F 3pm - Until From $37,551 annually Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED? About us: Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and...

Lumberyard Forklift Operator

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Overview The full-time Hot Shot Puller is responsible for accurately and promptly pulling outgoing and staging orders (fill-in and will-call). This is a warehouse associate position that acts as a...

Vertique Level 2 (Forklift Operator - Full Pallet, Layer Line and Flow Rack Picking)

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Vertique Level 2 (Forklift Operator - Full Pallet, Layer Line and Flow Rack Picking) Location Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate) Business Segment COR Vertique Level 2 Organization...

Cherry Picker / Forklift Operator

  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Staffmark Cherry Picker / Forklift Operator in Hoover , Alabama Join Staffmark as a Cherry Picker /Forklift Operator in Moody, AL and become part of a leading provider of wholesale solutions for...

Lowboy and Mobile Crane Operator

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Forklift Operator - WKB Shift / Wednesday-Saturday, 5am-3pm

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift (Sun-Thu. 9pm-5am)

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

Warehouse Forklift Operator Cargo Handler

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Forklift Operator/Cargo Handler/Dock Worker in Bessemer, AL Warehouse positions pay each week Hourly Pay: $17.51 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday...

Loader Operator I

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 17 days ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

Forklift Operator

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 20 days ago

Forklift Operator Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Forklift Operator for a company based in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating a forklift to...

Forklift Operator - Weekend Night C (Wednesday-Saturday, 3pm-1am)

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 23 days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

Forklift Operator - Hiring Now!

  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoover, AL (20 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

$1500 Employee Referral Bonus West Fraser Maplesville, Alabama is looking to bring on a full-time, safety-focused, energized Forklift Operator for our Kiln Department. What you will do:...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3pm - 1am)

  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bessemer, AL (21 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

Asphalt Paver Operator- Birmingham, AL

  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (13 miles from Gardendale, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

APAC-AL, Inc., part of CRHs South Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gardendale, AL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Gardendale, AL offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.2%
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Gardendale, AL
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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