Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in California

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

  • Turner Mining Group
  • Hinkley, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Hinkley, CA
  • 11 days ago

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul...

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Loader Operator

  • Schnitzer Steel Industries
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 14 days ago

The Loader Operator will contribute to the production team to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently while conforming to company policies. Process vehicles in a safe manner to produce core &...

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Loader Operator

  • Ritchie Bros.
  • Perris, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Perris, CA
  • 18 days ago

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Responsible for operating...

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Night Shift Yard Loader Operator

  • Heidelberg Materials
  • Chico, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 21 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Loader/Operator - Gualala, CA

  • Waste Connections
  • Fort Bragg, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Bragg, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Redwood Waste Solutions, Inc., a Waste Connections company, has an immediate opening for a Loader/Operator out of their Transfer Station in Gualala, CA! Schedule is Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM....

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Loader Operator I

  • RB Global
  • Fremont, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 60+ days ago

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Qualifications Experience...

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Loader Operator I

  • Ritchie Bros.
  • Fremont, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Please note: If you are a temporary worker working for RB Global, you do not qualify for this bonus. The Loader Operator I...

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Gardener (Tractor Operator) A05

  • U.S. Marine Corps
  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Twentynine Palms, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edger's, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, string trimmer and chainsaws....

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in California

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 California offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.1%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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