Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in New York City, NY

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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Skilled Excavator Operator for Pool Construction

  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (12 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Skilled Excavator Operator Join Our Pool Construction Team! Are you an experienced Excavator Operator looking for a stable, full-time position with a growing pool construction company?...

Full-Time Laborer/Driver/Mini Excavator Operator needed

  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Full-Time Landscaping Laborer Location: Edison, NJ Company: Professional Bamboo Landscapers LLC Pay: Starting at $20/hr (Higher pay available for those with trailer driving and mini...

Forklift Operator FT

  • Kearny, NJ (6 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kearny, NJ (6 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Id : 30108, Title : Forklift Operator FT, Category : Freight Handling, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...799, ExternalPostedStartDate : null, JobLevel : null,...

Loader Operator - Req. ID: 3005

  • Brooklyn, NY (1 mile from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (1 mile from New York City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum 2 years heavy equipment operator work experience preferred....

Excavator Operator

  • Staten Island, NY (7 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (7 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago

We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a skilled heavy equipment operator, specifically a backhoe, CASE Extendahoe preferred for sewer & water main service repairs/replacements....

Crane Operator

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Per Diem Crane Operator *Project located in Detroit, MI!* Pay: $40-45/hour + $150 per diem (7 days) + OT! Job Description We are looking for an experienced Crane Operator who is available to work...

Forklift Operator

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Plastipak Material Handlers/Forklift Operators safely and efficiently move & store finished goods and raw materials between the warehouse and production areas. Associates take pride in maintaining...

RF Scanner/Forklift Operator

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

RF Scanner with Forklift Operations Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our warehouse team as an RF Scanner with Forklift Operations. In this role, you...

Crane Operator

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Crane Operator Reports to: The Crane Operator is responsible and accountable to the Yard Supervisor Supervises: None. Description of Duties: The Crane Operator is responsible to maintain and...

Forklift Operator

  • Linden, NJ (14 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (14 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Maximum Quality Foods, Inc. Job Description Job Title: Forklift Operator FLSA/Grade: Non-Exempt/Hourly Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor Department: Operations Position Summary: The Forklift...

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

  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (16 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 17 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...

Night Forklift Operator

  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Night Forklift Operator at Manhattan Beer Distributors 2 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201 What's Our Vision and Purpose? At Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the...

2nd Shift-Loader Operator-Atlantic Coast Recycling

  • Passaic, NJ (11 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ (11 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 19 days ago

As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors....

Forklift Operator

  • South Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from New York City, NY)
  • 21 days ago

About UsAmericold 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,...

Stocker - with Forklift Operator

  • Brooklyn, NY (1 mile from New York City, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (1 mile from New York City, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Stocker - with Forklift Operator 12 Rewe St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA Req #1697 Friday, March 28, 2025 Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company...

Demographic Data for New York City, NY

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in New York City, NY

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 New York City, NY 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 New York City, NY
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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