Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Billerica, MA

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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Bulldozer Operator

  • Revere, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Revere, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

GPS Dozer Operator Responsibilities Operate bulldozer Read and interpret plans and construction drawings. Utilize GPS machine control. Work on various types of projects including environmental...

Forklift Operator- SWING M,F,S,Sn

  • Londonderry, NH (23 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Londonderry, NH (23 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Forklift Operator- SWING M,F,S,Sn Londonderry, NH Jun 13, 2025 Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you like working for companies that offer lots of overtime opportunities? If so,...

DC Forklift Operator - Quality Assurance

  • Devens, MA (18 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Devens, MA (18 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Compensation Pay Range: $24.85 - $27.35 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly...

DC Forklift Operator - Outbound

  • Devens, MA (18 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Devens, MA (18 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Compensation Pay Range: $23.75 - $26.25 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly...

Loader Operator

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Londonderry, NH (23 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Londonderry, NH (23 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Ayer, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator opportunity at Merrimack, NH

  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Forklift Operator opportunity at Merrimack, NH Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States | Posted: 5/29/2025 Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting! Upload your...

Forklift Operator

  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Want to elevate your career? We have what you're looking for. People rave about working from home, but you want a workplace where you can interact with coworkers, team up, and feel energized......

097127-Yard Loader Operator

  • Watertown, MA (12 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (12 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Woburn, MA (6 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (6 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Forklift Operator 1st shift - 2333291

  • Billerica, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 24 days ago

Job Description: As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender...

Forklift Operator 1st shift

  • Billerica, MA
  • 26 days ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 26 days ago

Forklift Operator 1st shift WM - 3.3 Billerica, MA Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance...

Forklift Operator

  • Littleton, MA (11 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Littleton, MA (11 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our client, an industry leader in the industrial sector, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the logistics department supporting...

Forklift Operator

  • Tewksbury, MA (4 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (4 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Forklift Operator Tewksbury, MA Description Westaff is seeking a Forklift operator to join our client, a great garden supplypany in the Tewksbury, MA area for IMMEDIATE hire! Pay Rate: $18/hour...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Billerica, MA

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 Billerica, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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