Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Peabody, 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 (7 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Revere, MA (7 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 18 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...

Loader Operator

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Peabody, 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Peabody, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Peabody, MA
  • 13 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down 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...

097127-Yard Loader Operator

  • Watertown, MA (15 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (15 miles from Peabody, 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 (9 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (9 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 18 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 (14 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (14 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 25 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 (14 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (14 miles from Peabody, 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

  • Tewksbury, MA (14 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (14 miles from Peabody, 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...

Forklift Operator (Material Handler)

  • Haverhill, MA (18 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (18 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Forklift Operator (Material Handler) Warehouse $ 20 / Week location_on Ward Hill, Massachusetts work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is...

Forklift Operator

  • Seabrook, NH (24 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seabrook, NH (24 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Salem, NH (22 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salem, NH (22 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ 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...

Loader Operator

  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Holcim is an environmentally responsible producer of high quality construction materials. We operate six regional construction materials businesses and a national Building Materials...

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

  • Salisbury, MA (22 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salisbury, MA (22 miles from Peabody, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Peabody, 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 Peabody, 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 Peabody, 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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