Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Crestwood, 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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1st Shift Freezer Forklift Operator

  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Description: 1 st Shift Freezer Forklift Operator Posting * Hourly pay: $21 Base plus hourly incentive opportunity up to an additional $7/hr. * Shift: Mon-Fri 7 am to finish * Freezer...

Forklift Operator II

  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 16 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...

Warehouse Loader/Sit Down Forklift Operator 1

  • Crest Hill, IL (20 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (20 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30PM ($18/HR) Monday-Thursday 5AM-3:30PM ($18/HR) RJW Logistics Group is HIRING! OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THATS WHY THEY COME FIRST. RJW is dedicated to hiring...

Warehouse Loader/Sit down Forklift Operator 1 & 2

  • Lockport, IL (16 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lockport, IL (16 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Shits Open Monday - Friday 7am-3:30PM ($18/HR) Monday-Thursday 5AM-3:30PM ($18/HR) RJW Logistics Group is HIRING! OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THATS WHY THEY COME FIRST. RJW is dedicated to hiring...

9am - 3pm: Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

  • Crest Hill, IL (20 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (20 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview This is a Part Time Position Flexible schedules available Available Shift Time: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Stable and growing organization Pay beginning at $22.85 per hour Quick...

Forklift Operator

  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, 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...

Receiving Forklift Operator

  • Hammond, IN (12 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (12 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Essential duties and Responsibilities:...

Forklift Operator

  • Hammond, IN (12 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (12 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator $16/hour** Our client in **Hammond, IN** is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their team. Dont wait apply today! What's in it for you? + **$16/hour** +...

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

  • Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Crestwood, 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

  • Hammond, IN (12 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (12 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator $16/hour Our client in Hammond, IN is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their team. Dont wait apply today! What's in it for you? $16/hour 10am-6:30pm Paid...

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

  • Chicago Heights, IL (11 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (11 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator - Night Shift - Full Time XPO - Chicago Heights, IL Apply Now Posted on 07/27/25 (Ref: ILUNG32FCC-381499-en_US) What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum...

Forklift operator

  • Romeoville, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Kelly is Hiring Material Handlers Locations: Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet Shifts: 1st and 2nd Pay: $18.00$20.50 per hour Experience Required: Candidates must have experience operating reach...

1st Shift Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Elwood, IL (23 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elwood, IL (23 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago

1st Shift Stand Up Forklift Operator Description Our team in Elwood, IL is immediately hiring 1st Shift Forklift Operators! Shift hours are Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM. This role is an...

Forklift Operator

  • Romeoville, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (18 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

Part-time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

  • Crest Hill, IL (20 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (20 miles from Crestwood, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Overview ** This is a Part Time Position ** Flexible schedules available Available Shift Times: Monday - Friday | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday | 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM Stable and growing...

Demographic Data for Crestwood, IL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Crestwood, IL

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 Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, 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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