Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Kingston, 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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Forklift Operator FT, Loader IV

  • Canton, MA (23 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Canton, MA (23 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, $29.88 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Full-Time Lumberyard Forklift Operator

  • Holbrook, MA (17 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Holbrook, MA (17 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth,...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • Randolph, MA (20 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Randolph, MA (20 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics...

Forklift Operator/Order Picker

  • Norton, MA (22 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Norton, MA (22 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Description Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking...

Loading/Unloading Forklift Operator

  • Taunton, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 15 days ago

V&S Galvanizing, LLC has over 100 years of experience in Hot Dip Galvanizing and we are the leader in the steel coating industry. Today we operate over 9 galvanizing plants in the U.S., featuring...

Forklift Operator

  • Middleboro, MA (10 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Middleboro, MA (10 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Ocean Spray is Now Hiring Forklift Operators at the Middleboro facility. This 600,000 square foot processing plant has 3 production lines and can produce up to 80 million pounds per year of...

Forklift Operator

  • Mansfield, MA (24 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (24 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Forklift Operator, where you will play a crucial role in assembling and filling orders to be shipped to customers or other divisions....

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Taunton, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Taunton, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 30+ 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 - Bin Repair

  • Carver, MA (7 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Carver, MA (7 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for the safe operation of pneumatic and hand tools, equipment and machinery required of bin repair and/or assembly to support receiving operation. Handles...

Paver Operator

  • Acushnet, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Acushnet, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job ID: 508986 P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and...

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

  • Brockton, MA (16 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brockton, MA (16 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Starting at 100% union scale wage day 1 available to eligible candidates who apply before 6/30/25 ($30.90) Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Kingston, 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 Kingston, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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