Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 19 hours 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...

Relief Loader Operator - Sioux City, IA

  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 3 days ago

509628 Standard Ready Mix, A CRH Company, delivers top-quality ready mix concrete for residential, commercial, agricultural, and heavy highway needs from its plants in northwest Iowa. **Position...

Material Handler And Forklift Operator

  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (23 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Hiring Forklift Operators in Iowa City Openings on 1st & 3rd Shift Full Time Hours + Overtime Available Every Week Pay Day Every Week Job Responsibilities: Operate a sit down forklift, reach...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 11 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per hour Additional Pay $2.00...

Forklift Operator - Part-Time

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 18 days ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Forklift Operator - Part-Time- Day Shift

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 18 days ago

Forklift Operator - Part-Time- Day Shift XPO - 3.1 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Part-time From $25.74 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Basic math Forklift Warehouse experience Freight Entry...

Forklift Operator/ APPLY / CAN START ASAP/ 23$

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 21 days ago

Hiring Forklift Operators in the Cedar Rapids Area Openings on 1st & 3rd Shift Full Time Hours + Overtime Available Every Week Pay Day Every Week Job Responsibilities: Operate sit down forklifts,...

Forklift Operator

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 days ago

Hiring Forklift Operators in the Cedar Rapids Area Openings on 1st & 3rd Shift Full Time Hours + Overtime Available Every Week Pay Day Every Week Job Responsibilities: Operate sit down forklifts,...

Forklift Operator

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 23 days ago

Job Overview: Forklift Operator - Cedar Rapids, IA The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, staging, pulling and distributing pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 28 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time WarehouseMaterial Handlersin Cedar Rapids, Iowa Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per hour...

Forklift Operator

  • Walford, IA (11 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Walford, IA (11 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Forklift Operator Our client in Walford, Iowa is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their team. If you are looking for family friendly hours, this is the place for you! Dont wait...

Loader Operator

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Demographic Data for Cedar Rapids, IA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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 Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids, IA
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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