Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Chicago, IL

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

  • Hoffman Est, IL (19 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL (19 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Clamp Truck Operator Imagine being part of a groundbreaking, state-of-the-art, brand-new greenfield facility. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is here at our brand-new facility. We are an...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Wheeling, IL (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator Elk Grove Village, IL Ready to take your expertise as an experienced forklift operator someplace new? If you have 0-6 months of forklift operator experience, consider long-term...

Warehouse Forklift Operator First Shift

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour Overtime Pay $28.87 per hour Additional...

Forklift Operator, I

  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Remote Work: No Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic...

Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Stand Up Forklift Operator Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158, USA Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Waukegan, IL (2 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (2 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150...

Forklift Operator/Dock Worker

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator/Dock Worker Moran Transportation Corporation provides regional, less than truckload (LTL) services throughout the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri...

Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $19.25 per hour with scheduled increases at 6...

Forklift Operator - Direct Hire

  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Aerotek is hiring immediately for 2nd shift forklift operators. This is a direct-hire opportunity for machine operation in a GMP environment. Machine operators will be cross-trained on multiple...

Warehouseman/Forklift Operator

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Description This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, No Weekends. Will perform implementations, support client needs, enter data, conduct audits, update records and answer...

Reach Truck Forklift Operator (Direct Hire)

  • Skokie, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Forklift Operator Location: Skokie, IL Job Type: Direct Hire Pay: $17.50-$19.50/hr Shifts: 1st (7am-3:30pm) 17.50/hr 2nd (3pm-11pm) 18.50/hr 3rd (11pm-7am) 19.50/hr Industry: Food and Beverage...

2nd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (11 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description Candidates will be responsible for various tasks including receiving, picking, finished goods and parts maintenance, and cross-training within departments. They...

Shipping Associate / Forklift Operator

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: client, a metal stamping company located in the Arlington Heightsarea, seeks an experienced Shipping Associate / Forklift Operator towork...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Niles, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Niles, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Drive and operate forklifts to move materials throughout designated locations. Essential Functions: The following is a list of specific duties which are considered the essential...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Chicago, IL

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 North Chicago, IL 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 North Chicago, IL
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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