Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Whitestown, 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 (12 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsboro, IN (12 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 1 day 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 (6 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lebanon, IN (6 miles from Whitestown, 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 - 2nd Shift

  • Plainfield, IN (24 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainfield, IN (24 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Summary Job Description We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and its no small...

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

  • Whitestown, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN
  • 6 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
  • 7 days ago
  • Whitestown, IN
  • 7 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 days ago
  • Whitestown, 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...

Warehouse Forklift and Crane Operator

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Summary: The Shipping and Receiving position involves reviewing shipping orders on a tablet, verifying documentation, picking orders, pulling products, placing items on pallets, and...

Forklift Operator

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 10 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 11 days ago

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of...

Quincy Recycle Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift 3:00p-11:30p

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 12 days ago

2nd Shift Forklift Operator - Indianapolis, IN 258 S. Kitley Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Compensation & Schedule: $17.50 - $24 per hour | Hourly | Full-Time Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift...

Forklift Operator

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 14 days ago

Hostler/Forklift Operator The Hostler/Forklift operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator is also responsible for the...

Certified Crane Operator with CDL (Job #: 121824)

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 16 days ago

Nu-Tec is seeking a Certified Crane Operator with CDL to join our production team. As a Certified Crane Operator you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a crane and a...

3rd Shift Forklift Operator - Plant Warehouse

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 17 days ago

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture...

Loader/Operator

  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (21 miles from Whitestown, IN)
  • 20 days ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

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

  • Whitestown, IN
  • 23 days ago
  • Whitestown, 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...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Whitestown, 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 Whitestown, 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 Whitestown, 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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