Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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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Crane Operator New

  • Seal Beach, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • moments ago

D CRANE OPERATOR Department of Defense View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Seal Beach, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Duties You will operate cranes to move...

Forklift Operator

  • Cerritos, CA (17 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cerritos, CA (17 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

We're Hiring! Sit Down Forklift Operator 2nd Shift Quit the Job Hunt: Your Next Forklift Job's Right Here! Stop scrolling through countless pages of "forklift jobs near me"! ProLogistix wants you....

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

  • Pico Rivera, CA (22 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (22 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Shipping Forklift Operator

  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring experienced stand-up or cherry picker forklift operators for a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role includes operating a forklift and assisting with scanning, picking,...

Sit Down/ Stand Up/reach Forklift Operator

  • Huntington Park, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Food Company in need of Sit Down/Stand Up/ Reach forklift Operator for 1st and 2nd Shift. Please call Chandelle today to apply and or submit your resume. Competitive payroll us today.

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Gardena, CA (9 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (9 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Forklift Operator

  • Pico Rivera, CA (22 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (22 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The main function of a forklift operator is to operate industrial trucks or machinery in a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location. A typical forklift operator is...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Compton, CA (10 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Compton, CA (10 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.8 - $27.3 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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...

Crane Operator

  • Seal Beach, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 5 days ago

You will operate cranes to move ammunition, missiles, heavy equipment, machinery beams, lumber, crated or packed material, and similar items. You will maintain crane equipment, performing such...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Buena Park, CA (21 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (21 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 5 days ago

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED FORKLIFT OPERATORS Day Shift Youve got the experience. Weve got the job. Theres no better time than now to get a good paying Forklift Operator job! Select, part of the...

Crane Operator

  • Seal Beach, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (16 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 6 days ago

You will serve as a CRANE OPERATOR in the Crane & Rigging Branch, Ordnance Department of NMC CWD DET SEAL BEACH. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to...

Forklift Operator - Part-Time

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (20 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (20 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 6 days ago

What youll 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 18 / Hour location_on Los Angeles, California work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is assisting a local...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (20 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (20 miles from Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a powered pallet jack operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true,...

Demographic Data for Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
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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