Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sheridan, IN

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 Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Pittsboro, IN (21 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsboro, IN (21 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $22.95 - $26.45 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, IN (12 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lebanon, IN (12 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 4 days ago

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

Forklift Operator (Reach, Stand Up, Order Picker required)

  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 7 days ago

HIRING NOW! Stand Up, Reach, Order Picker/Cherry Picker Forklift Operators!! Location: West Side Indianapolis - Clayton, IN TO Whitestown, IN AND EVERYWHERE INBETWEEN Shift : ALL SHIFTS!!! *shift...

Forklift Operator

  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Associate to support our Facility at Ryder in Whitestown IN. Hear from a Ryder Supply Chain Warehouse Employee Here: We want the right Warehouse...

Forklift Operator

  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 8 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

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

  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN (8 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 23 days ago

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 same...

Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, IN (12 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lebanon, IN (12 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 25 days ago

FORKLIFT OPERATOR Capstone Logistics, LLC Lebanon, IN (Onsite) Full-Time Apply Now Job Details Shift: 1st Shift - 6:30am Start time Compensation: $680 - $1,000 Paid Weekly Lebanon, IN $680 - $1000...

DC Forklift Operator - Outbound

  • Brownsburg, IN (19 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsburg, IN (19 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

To operate fork trucks and stock pickers in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Process orders requiring the use of a fork truck or stock picker for the outbound operations. ESSENTIAL JOB...

Receiving / Forklift Operator

  • Lawrence, IN (22 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrence, IN (22 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Established, Entrepreneurial, EmpoweredExplore the Opportunities! Day Shift Thank you for exploring a career with North American Chemicals (NAC), a division of NCH Corporation, an international...

Sit Down and Reach Truck Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, IN (12 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lebanon, IN (12 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Spherion is hiring Sit Down and Reach Truck Forklift Operators in Lebanon, IN! Wednesday- Saturday 4:30pm-3:00am/$19/hr *$3 RAISE ONCE HIRED PLUS GREAT BENEFITS UPON CONVERSION INCLUDING MEDICAL...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Elwood, IN (24 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elwood, IN (24 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc....

DC Forklift Operator - Inbound

  • Brownsburg, IN (19 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brownsburg, IN (19 miles from Sheridan, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

Operate fork trucks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while unloading trucks and moving freight within the DC. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for moving incoming merchandise from...

Demographic Data for Sheridan, IN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sheridan, IN

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 Sheridan, IN 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 Sheridan, IN
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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