Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Concord, NC

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

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description 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...

Forklift Operator - Experienced - FT

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Concord, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 1 day ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Full Time Forklift Operator II

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 220291 Posting Locations: Charlotte Pay Range: $18.17 - $22.87, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Our Secret...

High Reach Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 2 days ago

At Kelly Professional & Industrial, we work to help you find that next job and it may be just around the corner. START NOW with BIC as a High Reach Forklift Operator. Salary/Pay Rate 1st Shift:...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Signature Retail Services is currently seeking a full-time Warehouse Forklift Operator to assist with product quality control and inspection to join our team! In this vital role, you will be...

Forklift Operator (SCW III)

  • Concord, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 3 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer...

Forklift Operator I (Shift 1 - 4 AM Days)

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 3 days ago

About the Position The #Warehouse #Shipping and #Receiving #Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment. The Forklift Operator is...

Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 4 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing,...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

  • New London, NC (18 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • New London, NC (18 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Join the dynamic team at J.T. Russell and Sons as a Full-Time Asphalt Plant Loader Operator in New London, NC! Exciting challenges await as you work with cutting-edge equipment in a fast-paced...

Material Handler Doors_Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (23 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (23 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 7 days ago

PURPOSE Under direct supervision handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines by means of powered equipment and physical movement....

Forklift Operator II

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Requisition ID: 219539 Posting Locations: Charlotte Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.38, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Work Schedule:...

Forklift Operator

  • Huntersville, NC (18 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (18 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Forklift Operator C0D07 - Huntersville, 12801 Jamesburg Dr., Huntersville, North Carolina, United States of America Req #63636 Thursday, April 10, 2025 We are Aarons - an industry leader in the...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 9 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...

2nd Shift Full Time Forklift Operator I

  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Concord, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Requisition ID: 219356 Posting Locations: Charlotte Pay Range: $16.73 - $21.06, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Our Secret...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Concord, NC

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 Concord, NC 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 Concord, NC
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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