Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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 - Experienced - Part-Time

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 11 hours ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift...

1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate...

Slip Sheet Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Push/Pull Forklift Operator (Slip Sheet)** ***MUST HAVE SLIP SHEET FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE & VALID DRIVERS LICENSE*** **Shift:** (7am-4pm) or (8am-5pm) or (9am-6pm) Monday - Friday **Pay:** $17/hr...

Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Shift: 1st shift (6am start) and 2nd shift (4pm start) Compensation: $670.00 -$710.00 People want to work at Capstone because of our high-performance culture. We build strong relationships,...

Forklift Operator FT

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator, Starting at $20.24 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes are...

Yard Worker/Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Summary A yard worker is responsible to transfer, secure, and stage freight by operatingthe appropriate company equipment or vehicle so that loads will arrive at finaldestination in a safe,...

Overnight Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Our client in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is seeking an Overnight Forklift Operator to join their team. As an Overnight Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for moving...

Forklift Operator - Experienced - Part-Time

  • Jacksonville, FL (8 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (8 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift...

Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power...

Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and performance? Were on the lookout for skilled...

EXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR OPERATOR(S) - Underground Utilities

  • Orange Park, FL (22 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange Park, FL (22 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY- EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Grimes Utilities, Inc., an underground utility construction company (water, sewer, storm, etc.), is looking for experienced Excavator Operators. You...

Forklift Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading...

Excavator Operator- Plant

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION An Excavator Operator job in Mayport, FL is available at Garney Construction. To be considered for this position you must have previous construction experience. As an Excavator...

Tractor Operator (Ball Fields)

  • Mayport Naval Station, FL (9 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mayport Naval Station, FL (9 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Operates a truckster, trap trimmer, portable pump, utility mowers, weed eaters, and several types of hand tools including an axe, crowbar, cup cutter, wheelbarrow, sod edger, sod lifter, shovel, spade...

Wheel Loader Operator

  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL (23 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

un Wheel Loader Operator (Jacksonville) Atlantic Site & Marine, Inc. 4600 Philips Hwy compensation: $18-$22 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Equipment Operator Local...

Demographic Data for Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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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