Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Frederick, MD

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/Material Handler - $22/hr + OT After 40 Hours

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Info Job Location: Hagerstown, MD Route Type: Local Type of Assignment: Temp to Hire Hours Per Shift: 8 Hours Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Shift Start Time: 07:30 am Working Days: Mon-Fri...

Forklift Operator

  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots and on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re-stock pick slots in a...

Forklift Operator - Day

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Forklift Operator, Non Formula

  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Windsor, MD (13 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots and on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish /...

Night Shift Assembly Rigger/Crane Operator

  • Taneytown, MD (15 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Taneytown, MD (15 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: • Maintain a safe and clean work area • Able to clean and detail / rig all types of units • Proficiently complete all production and quality documentation Example: (Inspection...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring for Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operators in Hagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour Overtime...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 18 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring for Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operators in Hagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour Overtime Pay: $31.50 per hour...

3rd Shift - Forklift Operator, Sun-Thur 11pm-7am, $23/hr

  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Westminster, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Company: Penguin Random House LLC Requisition ID: 278815 Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our state-of-the-art national fulfillment...

Paver Operator

  • Frederick, MD
  • 28 days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 28 days ago

American Job Center Paver Operator in FREDERICK , Maryland Thurmont Paving, in Thurmont MD, is seeking qualified candidates for a Paver Operator/Roller Operator position. The Operator is...

Dozer/Loader Operator

  • Boonsboro, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boonsboro, MD (19 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt....

Forklift Operator

  • Frederick, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 45+ days ago

Temporary Forklift Operators - $30.00 per hour/Full-time Frederick, MD Our client is seeking temporary forklift operators with 2-3 years experience operating and maintaining sit-down propane...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight...

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

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 60+ 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...

Warehouse/Forklift Operator/Backup Class A or B

  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD (23 miles from Frederick, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

Position at Hood Distribution Hood Distribution is looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Operator/Backup CDL Class A or B driver for the Hagerstown, MD facility. Hood Distribution is a wholesale...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Frederick, MD

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 Frederick, MD 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 Frederick, MD
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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