Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Gray, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Gray, LA
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator Rotational Schedule: 5/2 (Some Saturdays) Crew Change Location: Amelia, Louisiana PES Expectations: A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support...

Forklift Operator

  • Saint Martinville, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Martinville, LA
  • 3 days ago

Looking to gain warehouse experience in a supportive, team-oriented setting? Staffmark is hiring a Forklift Operator for a well-established client in Saint Martinville, LA. If you're an early...

Forklift Operator

  • Harahan, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Harahan, LA
  • 5 days ago

Division: Gulf States Work Schedule: Sun 6am until 3pm, Mon- Thur 7pm until some weekend From $37,551.00 Annually Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED? About us: Privately owned and operated with...

SHUT DOWN - CRANE OPERATOR - IP MANSFIELD - June/ July

  • Mansfield, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Mansfield, LA
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary: Crane Operators will operate one or more cranes to move heavy equipment from one location to another location. This often entails a change in altitude from one location to the...

Forklift Operator

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago

Fork Lift Operators Automation Personnel Services is looking for hard-working Forklift Operators in the Hammond, LA area. Pay Rate $16.00 per hour Schedule & Hours Monday-Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00...

Forklift Operator, Inbound

  • Harahan, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Harahan, LA
  • 9 days ago

This role operates and maintains equipment associated with warehouse activity and performs other related duties as required. Control flow of products being received into the warehouse....

Forklift Operator (Fourchon)

  • LA
  • 9 days ago
  • LA
  • 9 days ago

JOB DETAILS: FORKLIFT OPERATOR (FOURCHON) Full details of the job. Vacancy Name Forklift Operator (Fourchon) Vacancy No VN3306 Operating Company InterMoor US Group Advert InterMoor, part of Acteon...

Crane Operator - 4082

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 9 days ago

PURPOSE - Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the...

Log Crane Operator

  • Bastrop, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bastrop, LA
  • 13 days ago

Log Crane Operator Bastrop, LA, United States of America | req4299 Posted on: 15/04/2025 Crane Operator Full-time, Permanent On-Site Location: Bastrop, LA We're not just talking about making a...

Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe

  • LA
  • 15 days ago
  • LA
  • 15 days ago

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION An Excavator Operator job in Richland, LA is available at Garney Construction. To be considered for this position you must have previous construction experience. As an...

Forklift Operator, Let Down

  • Broussard, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Broussard, LA
  • 17 days ago

This is an Operations position responsible for stocking received merchandise in the appropriate location, operating and maintaining equipment associated with warehouse activity and performing...

Crane Operator - 3821

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 18 days ago

PURPOSE - Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the...

Forklift Operator

  • Opelousas, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Opelousas, LA
  • 20 days ago

Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and...

Plant Loader Operator

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 24 days ago

509114 Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created...

Certified Forklift Operator (must be certified)

  • Port Allen, LA
  • 25 days ago
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 25 days ago

Certified Forklift Operator Port Allen, LA PSC Group is seeking a Certified Forklift Operator to join our Louisiana Dock group working at a lubricants facility in Port Allen, LA. This position is...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
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 Louisiana
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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