Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Maryland

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 (OSHA Certified)

  • Sparrows Point, MD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD
  • 4 hours ago

Were looking for Warehouse Forklift Operators to work with our client in Sparrows Point, MD! Earn up to $18.75/hr. with the largest home improvement retailer in the United States. Benefits &...

Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Night Shift

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 hours 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 - Power Plant

  • MD
  • 2 days ago
  • MD
  • 2 days ago

Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our...

Forklift Operator

  • Rocky Ridge, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Rocky Ridge, MD
  • 2 days ago

General Laborer - $22-$23/hr. Job Description These individuals will be performing repetitive general labor and forklift duties - they will be taking bricks from the kiln carts and stacking it on...

Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago

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Forklift Operator

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 4 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 - Full-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 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 - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 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 - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Rosedale, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Rosedale, MD
  • 5 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Forklift Operator

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 7 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a premier client, in Aberdeen, Maryland....

Forklift Operator

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 7 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and were here for you! Were seeking a Forklift Operator to work at a premier client, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Sound...

Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Associate (Stevensville)

  • Easton, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Easton, MD
  • 9 days ago

A well-established manufacturing company in Stevensville, Maryland is looking to hire a full-timeForklift Operator / Warehouse Associate to their growing team. As the Forklift Operator / Warehouse...

Crane Operator- Field Welding

  • Grantsville, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Grantsville, MD
  • 9 days ago

## About UsBeitzel Corporation is an Industrial Construction and Service Company with over 50 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables...

Crane Operator - Mi-Jack

  • Derwood, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Derwood, MD
  • 10 days ago

About the role Reworld is seeking a Mi-Jack crane operator and heavy equipment operator for its Derwood, MD Transfer Station in Montgomery County, MD....

Forklift Operator

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 11 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring for Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operators in Hagerstown, Maryland Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $21.00 per hour Overtime Pay: $31.50 per hour...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland 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 Maryland
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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