Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Olive Branch, MS

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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Hourly - Forklift Operator I - 1st Shift (7 A - 3:30 P)

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 2 hours ago

experience operating order picker forklift experience operating reach truck experience operating sit down forklift other warehouse duties when needed.

Turret Forklift Operator

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 3 hours ago

Forklift Operator Job Description As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for driving forklifts and preparing units for daily shipping and receiving. You will operate various lifts such as...

Forklift Operator

  • Southaven, MS (11 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southaven, MS (11 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Job Description This is a distribution center. Candidates will operate reach trucks, order pickers, and sit-down lifts. The facility is large, requiring a lot of walking....

Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Byhalia, MS (9 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Byhalia, MS (9 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 1 day ago

Crane Operator s needed for a construction project in Byhalia, MS! Trillium Construction is looking for Crane Operator s that can operate an LBC within a construction jobsite (Link-Belt 298). This...

Forklift Operator

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Can demonstrate the safe operation of a lift truck and possess a...

Full Time 2nd Shift Forklift Operator I

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 3 days ago

Requisition ID: 219888 Posting Locations: Memphis Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.00, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Our Secret...

Forklift Operator

  • West Memphis, AR (23 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Memphis, AR (23 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator at Americold Logistics, LLC. Forklift Operator at Americold Logistics, LLC. in West Memphis, Arkansas Posted in General Business 25 days ago. Type: Full-Time Job Description:...

Forklift Operator-Cherry Picker & EPJ Operator 1st shift Training @ 8a

  • Southaven, MS (11 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Southaven, MS (11 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 6 days ago

Express Employment Professionals DeSoto County MS is currently hiring for several 2nd shift Warehouse positions in the Southaven MS surrounding area. Pay starts at $19.00 an hour. Please call or...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Byhalia, MS (9 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Byhalia, MS (9 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 8 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Warehouse Forklift Operator-Turret

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 9 days ago

Full job description We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Turret Forklift Operator to join our dynamic warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating a Turret...

Loader Operator

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 9 days ago

Job ID: 509513 APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services. Located near downtown Memphis, APAC...

Forklift Operator

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 9 days ago

About the Job Ruan is now hiring full time Forklift Operators with shifts starting at 2:00PM at our distribution facility located in Olive Branch, MS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (21 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 9 days ago

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics...

Forklift Operator 1st shift

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 10 days ago

ATTENTION ALL FORKLIFT OPERATORS!!!!!! Are you tired of not having a steady income? Are you sick of jumping from temp agency to temp agency? Are you tired of getting let go because work is slow?...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Southaven, MS (11 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Southaven, MS (11 miles from Olive Branch, MS)
  • 10 days ago

Our client, a leading logistics provider, is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Warehouse Forklift Operator, you will be part of the operations team supporting...

Demographic Data for Olive Branch, MS

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Olive Branch, MS

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 Olive Branch, MS 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 Olive Branch, MS
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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