Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Minnesota

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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Loader Operator I

  • Randolph, MN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Randolph, MN
  • 3 hours ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

Forklift Operator - Days

  • Green Isle, MN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Green Isle, MN
  • 22 hours ago

Business Unit Description: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer...

Forklift Operator Weekend Days

  • Arlington, MN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Arlington, MN
  • 22 hours ago

Business Unit Description: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer...

Forklift Operator

  • Zumbrota, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Zumbrota, MN
  • 1 day ago

About Us Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers,...

Forklift Operator - Nights

  • Houston, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, MN
  • 1 day ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! JOIN OUR WAREHOUSE TEAM! Ready to build a career with a...

Forklift Operator

  • Eagan, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 1 day ago

Our client in Water Treatment, Technology & Systems is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their warehouse team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Warehouse team responsible for...

Gravel crushing operator / loader operator

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a loader operator and equipment operator for crushing operation around Saint cloud and Brainerd Area flexible hours can work as much as you want. starting $25-40 per hour Depending on...

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Mankato, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 3 days ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and...

Forklift Operator/Material Handler/Warehouse person

  • Eagan, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 4 days ago

Clean Harbors Forklift Operator/Material Handler/Warehouse person in Eagan , Minnesota Clean Harbors is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Material Handler/ Truck to Truck Technician in Blaine MN...

Forklift Operator (Full-Time/2nd Shift)

  • Mankato, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT US We are Wis-Pak, the company behind popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and the newest beverage craze...

Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Otsego, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Otsego, MN
  • 6 days ago

Aerotek Stand Up Forklift Operator in Otsego , Minnesota Job Title: Material Handler M-F 8:00am -4:30pm $19-21/hr Job Description This is a forklift operator position. You will be operating stand...

Forklift Operator 1st Shift (7a-3p)

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

Business Unit Overview 8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and...

Production Forklift Operator- First Shift

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 8 days ago

Join the Viking Coca-Cola family as a Full-Time Production Forklift Operator on the First Shift! Experience the thrill of working onsite in St. Cloud, MN, where you'll be at the heart of our...

Forklift Operator I - Days

  • Marshall, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Marshall, MN
  • 8 days ago

Starting Pay: $18.25 Shift: Day Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, some weekends may be required Location: Distribution Center This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with...

Inventory Specialist / Forklift Operator

  • Becker, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Becker, MN
  • 8 days ago

Twin City Staffing LLC Inventory Specialist / Forklift Operator in Becker , Minnesota Join our team as a material handler and play a key role in supporting production, managing inventory, and...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness
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Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) Course
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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Minnesota

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 Minnesota offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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