Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Livermore, CA

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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Hiring For Forklift Operator

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Hiring for Forklift Operator Can start working ASAP Job Description Will be unloading incoming trucks with product in the Paradis storage facility for Peets coffee. Maintaining a safe working...

Warehouse Forklift Operator Fremont CA

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview Job Type Full Time Salary 21.00-$23.00 Per hr Payroll Weekly Overtime After 40hrs Run Details & Requirements License Type Work Days Mon-Friday Run Shift First Shift Freight...

Forklift Operator

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and...

Forklift Operator

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At Volt, our greatest strength is our people Volt is immediately hiring for Forklift Operators in Fremont, CA. As a Forklift Operator you will: Operate sit down and stand up forklifts Perform...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a powered pallet jack operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a reach truck forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Forklift Operator And Material Handler

  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Shift : 2pm-10:30pm Monday to Friday must be open to over time + Saturday's as needed MUST HAVE -Must have stand up High reach and sit down forklift experience - Must have self management and...

Forklift Operator

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 20 - $ 22 / Hour location_on Fremont, California work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is hiring immediately...

U103 CRANE OPERATOR/SLINGER Bx

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 12 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Livermore, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 15 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator Sitdown

  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Forklift Operator - Sitdown opening in Union City, CA Location: Union City, CA Position: Forklift Sitdown – Shipping & Receiving Pay: $22/hour Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday) Looking...

Mini Excavator Operator/Underground Construction

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 17 days ago

About Us A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah's Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions. As an...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Tracy, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Sit Down Forklift Operator Forklift Tracy, CA $19.50-$22/hr Contract To Hire Mar 26, 2025 On Time Staffing is seeking sit down forklift operators for our internationally recognized company located...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator 675 Emory St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA Req #1387 Monday, January 20, 2025 Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Livermore, CA

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 Livermore, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.5%
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.9%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Livermore, CA
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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