Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salt Lake, 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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Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 16 hours 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,...

Yard Loader Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

We do land clearing, residential and light commercial demolition, along with maintaining our mulch production yard....

Mobile Crane Operator / CDL Driver

  • Layton, UT (21 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Layton, UT (21 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Valley Crane is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mobile Crane Operator with a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to partner with our growing employee owned company. We are a leading...

Warehouse / Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

National Wood Products, Inc. is a hardwood lumber and plywood distributor that has been in business for over 40years. National Wood Products carries a large inventory of quality hardwood lumber &...

Forklift Operator - Stocker Freezer/Cooler

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience...

Forklift Operator (Days)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience...

Forklift Operator - Bluffdale

  • Bluffdale, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day 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...

Loader Operator I

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

MFG FORKLIFT OPERATOR - Layton Dough

  • Layton, UT (21 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Layton, UT (21 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Assist in the efficient flow of merchandise in and out of the distribution center (DC). This includes receiving product into the warehouse, filling store orders in an accurate and safe manner...

Production Worker/Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Starting Hourly Wage: $25.27 hourly ABOUT THE ROLE The Production Worker Middle performs general duties that include, but are not limited to: Measuring bundle heights, checking board lengths and...

Loader Operator

  • Magna, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Magna, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

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

  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (11 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 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...

Loader Operator Beef Hollow- Draper, UT

  • Draper, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Draper, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 11 days ago

507644 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, and...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Drap

  • Draper, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Draper, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 12 days ago

Staker & Parson Companies Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Drap in DRAPER , Utah Job ID: 507548 Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment...

Forklift Operator

  • Layton, UT (21 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Layton, UT (21 miles from Salt Lake, UT)
  • 15 days ago

Burton Lumber's Layton location is looking for a forklift operator. Responsibilities: Building material orders for delivery Loading and unloading delivery trucks. Qualifications: Forklift...

Demographic Data for Salt Lake, UT

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salt Lake, 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 Salt Lake, UT offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.2%
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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