Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Orem, UT

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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Loader Operator Beef Hollow

  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 509903 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Forklift Operator

  • Bluffdale, UT (17 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (17 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Join Sunroc as a Forklift Operator -- Build Your Career Today!**Looking for an opportunity to grow? As a Forklift Operator at Sunroc, you'll safely and efficiently handle materials, build loads,...

Loader Operator

  • Lehi, UT (10 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (10 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Hadco Corporate - Lehi, UT Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Qualifications

Load Builder - Forklift Operator

  • Spanish Fork, UT (18 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT (18 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 9 days ago

Load Builder - Forklift Operator Builders FirstSource - 3.5 Spanish Fork, UT Job Details Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Spanish High school...

Forklift Operator - Bluffdale

  • Bluffdale, UT (17 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (17 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Join Sunroc as a Forklift Operator Build Your Career Today! Looking for an opportunity to grow? As a Forklift Operator at Sunroc, youll safely and efficiently handle materials, build...

Load Builder - Forklift Operator

  • Spanish Fork, UT (18 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT (18 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 12 days ago

Material Handler Spanish Fork, Ut $17.00 - $20.00 per hour (DOE) We want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. PURPOSE Under direct supervision handles and...

Forklift Operator

  • Lindon, UT (2 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lindon, UT (2 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Are you looking to work for a company that truly values their employees? Would you like to become involved in projects that benefit your communities? Do you want to work with leaders that...

Loader Operator

  • Eagle Mountain, UT (10 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Eagle Mountain, UT (10 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 13 days ago

Job ID: 509299 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Motor Grader Operator

  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 19 days ago

Job ID: 509120 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Production Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Springville, UT (13 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springville, UT (13 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

Admiral Beverage believes in investing in its people, business partners, and communities, to continually grow and offer the best products and services in the region. With the strength of a large...

Skilled CAT 1055 Paver Operator- Dra

  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 27 days ago

Staker & Parson Companies Skilled CAT 1055 Paver Operator- Dra in DRAPER , Utah Job ID: 508605 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment...

Heavy Road Construction Equipment Operator

  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

Job ID: 508600 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Skilled CAT 1055 Paver Operator

  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

Job ID: 508605 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Part time Forklift Operator III (SCW)

  • Lehi, UT (10 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lehi, UT (10 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 45+ days ago

$19.5 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...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Draper, UT

  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Draper, UT (14 miles from Orem, UT)
  • 45+ days ago

Job ID: 507548 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment,...

Demographic Data for Orem, UT

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Orem, UT

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 Orem, UT 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 Orem, UT
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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