Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Indiana

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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Forklift Operator

  • Whitestown, IN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Whitestown, IN
  • 1 hour 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 hours ago
  • Whitestown, IN
  • 8 hours 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...

Forklift Operator Immediately Hiring

  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 23 hours ago
  • Jeffersonville, IN
  • 23 hours ago

ProLogistix in New Albany is looking for motivated individuals with Reach Truck Forklift and/or Order Picker Forklift Experience! If you feel like this describes you, we have positions with...

Forklift Operator 2nd shift weekdays

  • Franklin, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, IN
  • 1 day 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...

Forklift Operator/Dock Worker

  • Elkhart, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Elkhart, IN
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator/Dock Worker Moran Transportation Corporation provides regional, less than truckload (LTL) services throughout the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri...

Forklift Operator

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 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

  • Sellersburg, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Sellersburg, IN
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator Sellersburg, Indiana - Posted on July 1, 2025 Published By Stacie Jackson Trillium Drivers is looking for a Forklift Driver for the Sellersburg area! This will be a full-time...

Forklift Operator

  • South Bend, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 3 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 - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Greenwood, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenwood, IN
  • 3 days ago

What you'll 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 - 1st Shift

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator 1st and 2nd shift weekdays

  • Whiteland, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Whiteland, IN
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Greenwood, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenwood, IN
  • 4 days ago

Our client, Ulta Beauty, is seeking Forklift Operators to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the operations team supporting efficient warehouse management. Job Title:...

Receiving Forklift Operator (US Citizen)- Greenfield, Indiana

  • Greenfield, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenfield, IN
  • 4 days ago

Receiving Forklift Operator (US Citizen)- Greenfield, Indiana - Altimeter Solutions View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Greenfield, IN (ON-SITE/OFFICE)...

Scale/Loader Operator

  • Evansville, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 4 days ago

Job ID: 512420 Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is the foremost supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel, scrubber stone, rip-rap and ag-lime in the Ohio River Valley. Complete with seven...

Warehouse Forklift Operator Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Evansville, IN
  • 4 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 4 days ago

Our client is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Warehouse Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Shipping/Receiving Team. The ideal candidate will have strong...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Indiana

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 Indiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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