Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sioux City, 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 2nd Shift

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago

General Information Job ID ATR50826 Posting Job Title Forklift Operator 2nd Shift Locations IA Sioux City South Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 17-Apr-2025 Relocation Support No Description...

Forklift Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago

Warehouse Worker--Multiple Shift Available--Weekly Pay--Start ASAP *** Description : A distribution center has an immediate opening for a warehouse associate. As a warehouse associate, you will...

Relief Loader Operator - Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 7 days ago

Job ID: 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....

Forklift Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 8 days ago

Experienced Forklift Operator | $18.00/hr Full Time Hours | Monday-Friday with Overtime Opportunities on Saturday A local company in Sioux City, Iowa, is hiring an Experienced Forklift Operator to...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 24 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 28 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $44k - $64k Per Year Forklift Operator/Material Handler Tri-Rinse Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator- District #2 Lawton

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days....

Loader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Loader Operator at L. G. Everist, Inc. Sioux City, IA Description Loader Operator L.G. Everist, Inc. is a family-owned company founded in 1876. Our over 400 employees produce and supply sand,...

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 45+ 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...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Demographic Data for Sioux City, IA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, 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 Sioux City, 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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