Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wyoming

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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Distribution Forklift Operator

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 23 hours ago

Express Employment in Cheyenne, WY is hiring hardworking and motivated Distribution Forklift Operator! The ideal associate will hardworking, dependable, and be a team player. Pay: $17.00/hr plus...

Forklift Operator

  • Worland, WY
  • 1 day ago
  • Worland, WY
  • 1 day ago

About Crown: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods.At Crown,...

SIMON Loader Operator

  • Gillette, WY
  • 4 days ago
  • Gillette, WY
  • 4 days ago

Subsidiary: Simon Simon, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, specializes in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete production,...

Loader Operator - Hyrum, UT

  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 5 days ago
  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 5 days ago

Overview Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Hyrum, UT Reports To: Plant Manager Compensation: $24-$26 DOE Summit Materials is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to...

Tractor Operator

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 6 days ago
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 6 days ago

Mowing debris and clippings shall be removed from surfaced areas immediately after completion of mowing operations. To include picking up and carting away leaves, paper or other litter....

Dockworker Forklift Operator

  • Casper, WY
  • 15 days ago
  • Casper, WY
  • 15 days ago

Shift: 5pm-3am Our Casper, WY service center is immediately hiring a Full-time dockworker. Starting at $23.45/ hr Starting Depending on experience M-F, No Weekends Forklift operator experience is...

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Excavator Operator

  • Casper, WY
  • 22 days ago
  • Casper, WY
  • 22 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...

Truck Driver Loader Operator

  • Greybull, WY
  • 24 days ago
  • Greybull, WY
  • 24 days ago

Truck Driver Loader Operator Magnet Cove, Greybull No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please. Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in...

Construction Equipment Operator

  • Oshoto, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oshoto, WY
  • 30+ days ago

Construction Equipment Operator Industrial & Manufacturing $ 25 - $ 25 / Hour location_on Oshoto, Wyoming work_outline Contract/Temporary FOR JOB favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK...

Loader Operator

  • Casper, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Casper, WY
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Wyoming

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Local
National
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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wyoming

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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming
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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