Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Washington

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 / Dock Worker / Part Time

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Part time Tuesday - Thursday 3:30 am - 9:30 am Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Part Time Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story...

Dockworker Forklift Operator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 hours ago

Our Seattle, WA service center is immediately hiring a full-time dockworker to join our team and make an impact. $26.05-$28.81/ hr M-F, No Weekends Forklift operator experience is a plus Yard...

Forklift Operator

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 12 hours ago

Forklift Operator Pay: $20/Hour Location: Tacoma, WA Shift: 11AM-9:00PM Job Description We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be...

Shipping and Receiving/Forklift Operator

  • Sumas, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sumas, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Express Employment Professionals in Bellingham is hiring an experienced forklift driver to join a busy lumber mill. This company is a well-established and busy lumber mill that offers upward...

Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 18 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Sit- Down Forklift Operator in Lakewood, Washington Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 5:00 am -...

Forklift Operator

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 1 day ago

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking to fill a Production Operator position with a Lead Oxide Processing Mill in Vancouver, WA. The person will be responsible for operating a forklift,...

Yard Tractor Operator

  • Fife, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fife, WA
  • 1 day ago

Yard Tractor Operator 7400 45th St Ct E, Fife, WA 98424, USA Req #2938 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 See yourself at Odyssey. Join the team as our new Yard Tractor Operator! Who We Are & Why Were Hiring...

Forklift Operator - $20/hr

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Universal Logistics is now hiring forklift operators out of our Renton, WA location for immediate, direct hire openings. Now is a great time to join a growing company! Forklift/warehouse associate...

Warehouse Operator - EPJ/Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • Auburn, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 1 day ago

WAREHOUSE OPERATOR Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:00pm-12:30am Weekend Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 5:00am-3:30pm Text...

Forklift Operator - 54684

  • Lynden, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynden, WA
  • 2 days ago

About UsAmericold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers,...

2nd Shift - Forklift Operator

  • WA
  • 2 days ago
  • WA
  • 2 days ago

Description2nd Shift Forklift OperatorWhat you'll do:Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Receive, check in and put away stock such as steel conduit, PVC conduit, Steel...

Looking For Bulldozer Operator

  • Eltopia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Eltopia, WA
  • 2 days ago

LOOKING FOR A BULLDOZER OPERATOR WORK ON BUILDING A HOUSE PAD AND LEVELING OFF SOME GROUND NEED TO BE ABLE TO RUN A TRAMEL FOR LEVELING WE HAVE OUR OWN BULL DOZER AND BOBCAT AND BACK HOE NEED TO...

Loader Operator

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 4 days ago

Squak Mt. Materials is looking for experienced loader operators. Must have a minimum of 1 year of loader experience. The successful individual will be responsible for loading trucks to legal...

Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • Fife, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fife, WA
  • 5 days ago

Are you looking to elevate your forklift experience? Staffmark is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Sit Down Forklift Operator in Fife, WA. If you're ready to take your skills to...

Forklift Operator - Warehouse

  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a motivated Warehouse associate with great job history to join a leading distribution company located in Airway Heights, WA. The warehouse associate will receive and store products...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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