Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Blair, NE

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

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 13 hours ago

As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in warehouse operations by handling materials safely and efficiently. This position involves operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to...

Crane Operator - 4056

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 20 hours ago

Crane Operator - 4056 Barnhart Crane and Rigging Omaha, Nebraska, United States 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description PURPOSE : Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 3 days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Blair, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Blair, NE
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: Position Summary: A Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently and accurately unloading product, sorting, segregating and putting away the product into the proper locations...

Relief Loader Operator

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 10 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 10 days ago

Job ID: 512260 Ready Mixed Concrete Co., A CRH Company, has been the premiere concrete supplier in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area since 1929. With state-of-the-art production and delivery,...

Loader Operator

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 10 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 10 days ago

Job ID: 512262 Ready Mixed Concrete Co., A CRH Company, has been the premiere concrete supplier in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area since 1929. With state-of-the-art production and delivery,...

Forklift Operator

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 10 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary: A Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently and accurately unloading product, sorting, segregating and putting away the product into the proper locations throughout the...

Forklift Operator PT

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 13 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 13 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $24.63 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Forklift Operator -- All Shifts

  • Fremont, NE (16 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fremont, NE (16 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 15 days ago

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking full-time Forklift Operators to serve as material handlers or material associates outside our warehouse/plant. These logistics...

Overhead Crane Operator Day shift

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 17 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 17 days ago

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!! $22-28 + Primary Purpose of this Position: Work with a trainer to learn how to fill customer orders and put together shipments of fabricated steel, warehouse steel, and other...

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 30+ days ago

Skilled Forklift Operator/Deliver Driver needed in Omaha, NE! Shift: Days: 7am-5pm Pay: $20-$25/hr DOE Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Forklift Operator/Delivery...

Forklift Operator

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Operate seated forklift, loading pallets from floor to trailer. Prepare slip sheets and shrink wrap unstable loads. Picks up large debris and sweeps 53ft x 8ft area. For additional...

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

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 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...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 60+ days ago

A note for you! We know that searching for your next opportunity is exhausting and that at times, you aren’t sure if you’d be a good fit. We don’t want these to get in the way of meeting you, so...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (23 miles from Blair, NE)
  • 90+ days ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Blair, NE

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 Blair, NE offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
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 Blair, NE
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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