Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Dakota

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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Pipe Main Line Excavator Operator

  • ND
  • 14 hours ago
  • ND
  • 14 hours ago

Bridgeman Underground a busy year round contractor with a huge backlog through 2022, is hiring an Excavator Operator for a permanent position in Williamsburg Va. The Candidate should have...

Now Hiring Landscape Labor/Landscape Equipment Operator

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 14 hours ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 14 hours ago

Bring problems to attention of Foreman, Supervisor, Superintendent, Safety Director, or Human Resource Manager. 2.Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch...

Forklift Operator, Day

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 14 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform...

Seasonal Warehouse Admin/Forklift Operator Minot, ND

  • Minot, ND
  • 23 hours ago
  • Minot, ND
  • 23 hours ago

Seasonal Warehouse Admin/Forklift Operator Minot, ND Company Overview Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the...

CDL Driver and Crane Operator

  • Watford City, ND
  • 2 days ago
  • Watford City, ND
  • 2 days ago

Ace in the Hole Construction in Buffalo, SD is hiring experienced CDL drivers and crane operators for oil field service work. We are a small business that values community and family involvement,...

Crane Operator

  • Fargo, ND
  • 4 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 4 days ago

Description ASN Constructors is a joint venture of three international contractors (Acciona, Shikun & Binui and North American Construction Group) who will work with the Metro Flood Diversion...

Seasonal Loader Operator

  • Larimore, ND
  • 7 days ago
  • Larimore, ND
  • 7 days ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the...

Forklift Operator

  • Carrington, ND
  • 10 days ago
  • Carrington, ND
  • 10 days ago

Brand: 8th Ave Food & Provisions Categories: Operations Production Locations: Carrington, North Dakota Position Type: Regular Full-Time Remote Eligible: No Req ID: 24329 Job Description Business...

Forklift Operator (2:30pm-6:30pm)

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 13 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 13 days ago

Are you looking for your next career in the transportation industry? We are currently hiring for a Freight Handler! Our Freight Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight from...

Crane Operator

  • Dickinson, ND
  • 13 days ago
  • Dickinson, ND
  • 13 days ago

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture. OUR PURPOSE To acknowledge and glorify God by...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Fargo, ND
  • 13 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 13 days ago

Kelly is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator for a top logistics company in Fargo, ND. Schedule: 2nd shift: Monday Thursday 4:30 PM 3:00 AM @ $22.00 per hour Weekend shift: Friday - Sunday...

Material Handler Forklift Operator

  • West Fargo, ND
  • 15 days ago
  • West Fargo, ND
  • 15 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly Professional & Industrial are seeking Warehouse Material Handers to work and grow at a leading manufacturer of Agricultural...

Material Handler - Forklift Operator

  • West Fargo, ND
  • 15 days ago
  • West Fargo, ND
  • 15 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly Professional & Industrial are seeking Warehouse Material Handers to work and grow at a leading manufacturer of Agricultural...

Loader Operator

  • Dickinson, ND
  • 18 days ago
  • Dickinson, ND
  • 18 days ago

DICKINSON READY MIX COMPANY Loader Operator in Dickinson , North Dakota Operation and maintenance of front end wheel loaders and other yard duties as assigned. Could be working at concrete batch...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Fargo, ND
  • 22 days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 22 days ago

Kelly is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator for a top logistics company in Fargo, ND. Schedule: 2nd shift: Monday Thursday 4:30 PM 3:00 AM @ $22.00 per hour Weekend shift: Friday Sunday...

Demographic Data for North Dakota

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Dakota

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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota
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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