Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in South 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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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - PM Shift

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

Overhead Crane Operator

  • Brandon, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Brandon, SD
  • 1 day ago

_Overhead Crane Operator- Weekly Pay $$- Start ASAP_** **_Pay: $21-$23/hour_** **_Hours: Monday-Thursday, Various Shifts_** _Our team is looking for a motivated and skilled Overhead Crane...

Loader Operator

  • Watertown, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 2 days ago

For over 90 years, Duininck has been building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and vendors. Our partnerships, grounded in deeply held core...

Seasonal Loader Operator

  • Wilmot, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmot, SD
  • 4 days ago

Back to search " Seasonal Loader Operator Job ID: 18367 Location: WILMOT, SD, US, 57279 Date posted: Mar 19, 2025 Employment Type: Hourly Schedule: Seasonal Job ID: 18367 Work Arrangement: On-Site...

Day Forklift Operator - Aberdeen, SD

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 7 days ago

If you want a forklift job that keeps you busy and moving, then this is it! If you are looking for a forklift job where you stay in the forklift the majority of the time, then this would not be a...

Part-Time Forklift Operator (3pm-7pm)

  • Watertown, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 9 days ago

JOB TITLE: Freight Handler DEPARTMENT: Operations JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt SHIFT: Monday-Friday (3pm-7pm) PAY: $22.00/hr REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager JOB SUMMARY Are you seeking a warehouse...

Crane Operator

  • Tea, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tea, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Description Assemble and fabricate metal cabinets, enclosures, bases, and/or other components. Perform all crane movements within the facility, including moving bases and buildings, setting...

Heavy Forklift Operator

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago

Job ID: 509306 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

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

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 23 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 23 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...

Crane Operator

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago

With over 110 years in business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Journey Construction, a division of Journey Group, is growing and seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join our team to operate...

Customer Service / Loader Operator

  • Harrisburg, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, SD
  • 30+ days ago

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $33k - $48k Per Year Forklift Operator Warehouse (Not Available) Occupation: Industrial Truck and Tractor...

Dockworker, Forklift Operator, Part Time

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 45+ days ago

Part-Time Dockworker/Forklift Driver Shift Time:4pm-8pm or 5am-9am Our Sioux Falls, SD service center is immediately hiring a Part-time dockworker, forklift operator. Up to $25.20/ hr Starting...

Crane Operator - South Dakota

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 90+ days ago

Summary General Excavating (GE) is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the state of Nebraska and South Dakota. General Excavating specializes in the...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in South 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 South Dakota offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
3.5%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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