Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bartlett, IL

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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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Elgin, IL (3 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elgin, IL (3 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Staffmark is looking for an experienced Warehouse Forklift Operator to join a growing team in Elgin, IL. If you're skilled in operating clamp and sit-down forklifts and want a steady, full-time...

1st Shift Freezer Forklift Operator

  • Bolingbrook, IL (20 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (20 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Company Description Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers...

Forklift Operator II

  • Bolingbrook, IL (20 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (20 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is...

1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (18 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (18 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator** **Shift & Pay** **1st Shift - 9.30am - 6.30pm - 18/HR** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator responsible for efficiently managing warehouse tasks...

Forklift Operator

  • Huntley, IL (18 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntley, IL (18 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Bolingbrook, IL (20 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (20 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallens success. We pride ourselves on...

Stand-Up Forklift Operator-Cooper Lighting Solutions

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (11 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (11 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Stand-Up Forklift Operator-Cooper Lighting Solutions Job Description About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our...

Material Handler / Forklift Operator - Carol Strea

  • Carol Stream, IL (5 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (5 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at NTN Bearing of America in Carol Stream, Illinois, United States Job Description Work Location 795 Kimberly Dr, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, United States Pay Type Hourly Job Description...

Forklift Operator

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity at Staffmark! We're on the lookout for a dedicated and hardworking individual to join a top logistics team as a Forklift Operator in...

Forklift Operator in North Aurora, IL

  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring for a First Shift Stand Up Reach Truck Forklift Operator in North Aurora, Illinois Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.00 per hour...

8:30am to 5:00pm M-F - Plywood Order Picker and Forklift Operator (Warehouse Associate)

  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools,...

Forklift Operator

  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring for a First Shift Stand Up Reach Truck Forklift Operator in North Aurora, Illinois Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.00 per hour Overtime Pay $28.50 per...

Forklift Operator - Full-Time

  • Aurora, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (13 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Full Time XPO - Aurora, IL Apply Now Posted on 07/28/25 (Ref: IL8PkxapI8-381764-en_US) What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum...

Forklift Operator - Full-Time

  • Aurora, IL (18 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (18 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 4 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Bartlett, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bartlett, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Bartlett, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.2%
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 Bartlett, IL
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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