Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lakewood, 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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Excavator Operator /Class A CDL Driver (Must have Manual Endorsement)

  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Urgently Hiring! Excavator Operator: Rubes Exacavation is seaking experienced individual to operate an excavator. Location: based out of Lakewood NJ. Pay: hourly, amount based on experience. Jobs...

Forklift Operator III

  • Farmingdale, NJ (8 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmingdale, NJ (8 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

$21 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title : MMS ll Location: 35 Broadway Rd. Cranbury, NJ 08512 Job Title : MMS ll Division : Consumer Products Division Location : Cranbury, NJ Reports To: Department Supervisor/Manager Shift :...

Tractor Operator - Lakehurst

  • Lakehurst, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lakehurst, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Lakehurst Golf Facility, Lakehurst, NJ. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized...

Forklift Operator II - 1st Shift

  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Forklift Operator II - 1st Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates throughout...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates throughout...

POD Builder Or Forklift Operator

  • Robbinsville, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Seeking individuals with commercial construction and assembly experience. General Laborers build and assemble metal workstations and inventory shelving units. Successful candidates will be...

Forklift Operator, 1st Shift- Cranbury, NJ

  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Forklift Operator, 1st Shift- Cranbury, NJ Location Cranbury, New Jersey, USA There's a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC. A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job....

Full-Time Yard Forklift Operator

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 27 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 27 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,...

Asphalt Loader Operator

  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brick, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Join Arcosa Aggregates, a company with LOADS of opportunity. Arcosa Aggregates is a leading producer and distributor of construction materials and services. We are unified in our commitment to...

Forklift Operator

  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Division Overview Auropackaging is a division of Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., where we have Aurobindo's automated warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and packaging of Aurobindo's products. Job...

Forklift Operator- All Shifts Available

  • Neptune City, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Calling All Forklift Operators! Elevate Your Career and Move Forward with Flexcraft- Competitive Benefits Package! Do you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you...

Excavator Operator

  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a skilled heavy equipment operator, especially backhoe and/mini excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements....

Tractor Operator

  • Fort Dix, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Dix, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Pay Rate $24.43 per hour Telecommute Status Onsite Announcement PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality,...

Marine forklift operator flexible schedule top pay

  • Belmar, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belmar, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Marine forklift operator flexible schedule top pay (Belmar) Seaport image 1 of 2 compensation: 30+ employment type: job title: Forklift operator Call or text Rob ... Principals only. Recruiters,...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, NJ

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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