Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sparks, NV

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

  • Sparks, NV
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 3 hours ago

HEO LOVELOCK, NV Production Fallon, NV Forklift Operator Sparks, NV Order: 1057202 Order Type : Temp to Hire Located on USA Parkway Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm forklift drivers will be outside 80% of...

Forklift Operator And Material Handler

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 10 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 10 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where you will have the opportunity to work in either the Production or Warehouse Department. In...

1st shift FORKLIFT OPERATOR

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 12 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description New Job Title: Fork Lift Operator Company: SBH Code: DC93004 Positions Reporting to this job: None Department: Distribution Centers Reports to (Title): Warehouse Supervisor or...

Forklift Operator FT, Loader II

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 14 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $25.70 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. Come and experience the difference...

Distribution Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 15 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 15 days ago

Distribution Warehouse Forklift Operator About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets; we're obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in...

Forklift Operator

  • Sparks, NV
  • 16 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 16 days ago

Company Description AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, plating, and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets....

Forklift Operator

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 18 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 18 days ago

Forklift Operator Redwood Materials is looking for a Forklift Operator to join our growing EHS team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with...

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

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 26 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 26 days ago

Job Description 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...

Forklift Operator Evening Shift

  • Sparks, NV
  • 28 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 28 days ago

Forklift Operator Evening Shift Nestle Health Science - 3.7 Sparks, NV Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Basic math English Forklift High school diploma or GED Industrial equipment Materials...

Shipping Forklift Operator for Stead NV manufacturing facility

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Spherion Staffing Reno, NV is recruiting for Shipping Forklift Operator openings for our Fortune 500 manufacturing client in Stead, NV. Temp to hire openings M-F, 2pm-10:30pm $20.32 per hour...

Boom/Crane Operator Delivery

  • Reno, NV (12 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (12 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

PURPOSE Operates boom and/or crane to move heavy construction material into specific areas of the yard or onto delivery truck, including rigging, planning and hoisting. Inspects and maintains...

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

Forklift Operator

  • Sparks, NV
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Sparks, NV

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sparks, NV

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 Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV
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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