Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Collingswood, NJ

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 And Material Handler

  • Lansdale, PA (24 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lansdale, PA (24 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Forklift Operator and Material Handler** **Job Description** Join a leading environmental company as part of their team, where you will play a vital role in managing waste. Your responsibilities...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Swedesboro, NJ (18 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (18 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 4 hours 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...

Forklift Operator PT

  • Burlington Township, NJ (16 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Burlington Township, NJ (16 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Part-Time Freight Handlers at our Burlington Township, NJ Service Center to unload and load trailers. Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $24.36...

Forklift Operator FT

  • Burlington Township, NJ (16 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Burlington Township, NJ (16 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Full-Time Freight Handlers at our Burlington Township NJ Service Center to unload and load trailers. Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $24.36 hr...

Local CDL Delivery Driver - Crane Operator (381)

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

If youre a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further. ABC Supply, Americas largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior...

Forklift Operator/Inventory

  • West Deptford, NJ (9 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (9 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

About Us: I CS Corporation is family-owned direct mail and marketing facility located in West Deptford founded in 1965. Now, more than 50 years later, ICS has flourished by elevating the marketing...

Forklift Operator -High Reach Forklift $500 Sign on Bonus 2nd Shift Weekends

  • Delanco, NJ (10 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Delanco, NJ (10 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Receive a $500 Sign on Bonus after your first 90 days of employment with Perfect attendance!!! Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered...

Forklift Operator -High Reach Operator 1st Shift Weekend $500 Sign on Bonus

  • Delanco, NJ (10 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Delanco, NJ (10 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Receive a sign on Bonus after your first 90 days of employment with perfect attendance!!! Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial...

Inventory/Materials Ast/Forklift Operator

  • Swedesboro, NJ (18 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (18 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Inventory/Materials Ast/Forklift Operator#25-01216 Swedesboro, NJ All On-site Job Description Compiles records concerned with quantity, cost, and type of material received, in stock, or issued....

Forklift Operator

  • West Deptford, NJ (9 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (9 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 301 Grove Rd, Thorofare, NJ 08086 DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world's most essential industries. There has never...

Shipping Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Shipping Specialist/Forklift Operator Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty...

Crane Operator

  • Morrisville, PA (23 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Morrisville, PA (23 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Crane Operator. The Crane Operator will operate a refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management....

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Folcroft, PA (11 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Folcroft, PA (11 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 7 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...

Forklift Operator - First Shift/Morning Start

  • Swedesboro, NJ (18 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (18 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

As a Forklift Driver, you are an important part of the supply chain team, assisting with moving merchandise to and from various locations within the distribution center. You'll be responsible for...

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

  • Chester, PA (17 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chester, PA (17 miles from Collingswood, NJ)
  • 14 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...

Demographic Data for Collingswood, NJ

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Collingswood, NJ

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 Collingswood, NJ 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 Collingswood, NJ
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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