Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sarasota, 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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Front End Loader Operator

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Please note: this role services the greater Gibsonton and surrounding areas! Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Front End Loader Operator to join our team. This role is...

Loader Operator

  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 511895 Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river gravel, limestone, natural sand, and more. This rail served...

Front End Loader Operator

  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Peopleready Skilled trades is seeking a Front end loader operator who is motivated and safety oriented. This trades person must be dependable & responsible for maintaining the area clear form...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - Sarasota

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 9 days ago

Simply put, our Warehouse Forklift Operators are masters of skillfully maneuvering industrial powered equipment. Join the team and use your skills to help Publix Distribution maintain a smooth,...

3rd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring for a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator with a Concrete Block Manufacturer located in the Bradenton, FL area. Duties Include: - Operating a forklift...

Forklift Operator

  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 17 days ago

Are you ready for whats next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform...

Forklift Operator

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 19 days ago

OVERVIEW: Safely operates forklift to move vessels in and out of the water. Also moves land based vessels to designated work, storage or sales areas. KEY TASKS: Proper and safe operation of the...

PR 1462946/Bulldozer Operator

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 29 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 29 days ago

Job Description: WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. Its what we know. Because weve been providing staffing solutions, putting people to work, for nearly 30 years. Whether youre looking for work, or...

Crane Operator

  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Summary: A dozer operator drives a bulldozer at construction sites or during other types of industrial operations. In this job, your duties include moving soil, rocks, and debris and leveling the...

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

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description 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...

Offroad Truck Driver/ Loader Operator/ Roller Operator/Laborer

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. P&J is a proven...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nokomis, FL (15 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Job ID: 507578 Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of...

Forklift Operator, Inbound

  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palmetto, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

This role operates and maintains equipment associated with warehouse activity and performs other related duties as required. Control flow of products being received into the warehouse....

Motor Grader Operator

  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. P&J is a proven...

Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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