Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sioux City, IA

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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$5,000.00 signing bonus paid out on DAY 1 to fully qualified candidates who apply before 06/30/2025!! Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within...

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

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description 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...

Forklift operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 5 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Iowa $39k - $50k Per Year Forklift operator IMKO Workforce Solutions Occupation: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Location: Sioux City, IA - 51101...

Forklift Operator

  • Le Mars, IA (22 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Le Mars, IA (22 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not...

Forklift Operator

  • North Sioux City, SD (5 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Sioux City, SD (5 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Salary Not Available Forklift Operator RED'S ALL NATURAL Occupation: Production Workers, All Other Location: NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD - 57049 Positions available: 1 Job #: 10698386 Source: IowaWORKS...

Forklift Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 16 days ago

Warehouse Worker--Multiple Shift Available--Weekly Pay--Start ASAP *** Description : A distribution center has an immediate opening for a warehouse associate. As a warehouse associate, you will...

Relief Loader Operator - Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 18 days ago

Job ID: 509628 Standard Ready Mix, A CRH Company, delivers top-quality ready mix concrete for residential, commercial, agricultural, and heavy highway needs from its plants in northwest Iowa....

Forklift Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 20 days ago

Experienced Forklift Operator | $18.00/hr Full Time Hours | Monday-Friday with Overtime Opportunities on Saturday A local company in Sioux City, Iowa, is hiring an Experienced Forklift Operator to...

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Now Hiring 1st Shift (7 am - 3:30 pm) starting up to $20/hour! Tri Rinse is an award-winning, St. Louis-based provider of agricultural services including seed box management, container management,...

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

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ 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...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator- District #2 Lawton

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days....

Loader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Loader Operator at L. G. Everist, Inc. Sioux City, IA Description Loader Operator L.G. Everist, Inc. is a family-owned company founded in 1876. Our over 400 employees produce and supply sand,...

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 60+ 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...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Demographic Data for Sioux City, IA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sioux City, IA

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 Sioux City, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Sioux City, IA
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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