Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hanover, MD

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.

1-15 of 36 Jobs

Part Time 2nd Shift Forklift Operator I

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 229914 Locations: Baltimore Pay Range: $19.24 - $20.58, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Schedule: (Open Field) Click here to experience a Day in the Life of our...

Forklift Operator

  • Severn, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Severn, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 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 - Afternoon Shift

  • Jessup, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jessup, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Location Address: 7100 E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Work Shift: 12hr-B Shift (United States of America)The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift truck to stack...

Crane Operator

  • Annapolis Junction, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include...

Forklift Operator - IBD

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Sazerac Company Overview Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the...

Stand up Forklift Operator

  • Jessup, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jessup, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Pay: $21/hr. (extra $1/Hr. shift differential starting at 7PM *after 90 days) Shifts Available: 1st shift: Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM 2nd shift Monday-Friday 2:30PM-11:00PM 3rd shift Monday,...

Forklift Operator

  • Jessup, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jessup, MD (4 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago

About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty,...

Dockworker/Forklift Operator (BWI)

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Overview XGS warehouse dockworkers are responsible for loading and unloading freight by hand or by using a pallet jack/forklift, sorting product, and ensuring that trailers are properly and...

Crane Operator

  • Laurel, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following: Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility Substance Abuse Screening Physical Exam (if...

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

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Starting at 100% union scale wage day 1 available to eligible candidates who apply before 9/30/25 ($30.24) Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually...

Forklift Operator

  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Pick, Pack, Ship, Receiving TM Job Description Want to be part of building our wireless world? Technology like 5G and IoT - aids emergency responders, enables intelligent warehouses and factories,...

Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 13 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power...

Forklift Operator

  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 15 days ago

Forklift Operator Lanham, Maryland, United States | Posted: 7/15/2025 Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard...

Forklift Operator

  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 16 days ago

We are looking for a dedicated Forklift Operator in Lanham, MD 20706 with $20.00/hr. Pay for a 2-month contract duration, temp only. This position is responsible for operating a forklift to safely...

Demographic Data for Hanover, MD

Moving to Hanover, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Hanover, MD below.


Local
National
22,299
1,000
Medium

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLandscaping curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
Heavy Equipment Operator Course: Excavator & Skid Steer CertificationOur comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator Course offers online training and expert instruction on two essential pieces of...
Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness
Working with or around heavy equipment is unavoidable on most construction sites. That's why it's important that you have an awareness of what's happening around you at all times, so you can react...
Heavy Metal 101
This is not a metallurgy class! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about heavy metal music. Topics of this video lecture series include musicology, history, metal culture, music theory,...

Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hanover, MD

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 Hanover, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.2%
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 Hanover, MD
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills