Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Tinton Falls, 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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Warehouse Forklift Operator First Shift

  • Port Reading, NJ (17 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Port Reading, NJ (17 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Port Reading, New Jersey. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $21.00 per hour Overtime Pay $31.50 per hour Schedule:...

Full-Time Laborer/Driver/Mini Excavator Operator needed

  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (20 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Full-Time Landscaping Laborer Location: Edison, NJ Company: Professional Bamboo Landscapers LLC Pay: Starting at $20/hr (Higher pay available for those with trailer driving and mini...

Forklift Operator III

  • Farmingdale, NJ (12 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmingdale, NJ (12 miles from Tinton Falls, 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 - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Sayreville, NJ (16 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (16 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a reach truck forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true,...

Production Associate 4 (Stand-up Forklift Operator) 2nd shift

  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Cornerstone Building Brands makes windows that provide builders, architects, and homeowners with energy efficient, low maintenance solutions that add beauty and charm to any...

Production Associate 4 (Sit down Forklift Operator) 2nd shift

  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Cornerstone Building Brands makes windows that provide builders, architects, and homeowners with energy efficient, low maintenance solutions that add beauty and charm to any...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Woodbridge, NJ (17 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (17 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator Ryder - 3.2 Port Reading, NJ Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid training On-the-job training Flexible schedule Qualifications High school...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, 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 :...

Extrusion Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Company Description Job Description JOB DETAILS Base Pay: $20.00 per hour plus $1 per hour 3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am Monday-Friday DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Forklift Operator is responsible to...

Forklift Operator II - 1st Shift

  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, 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...

Excavator Operator

  • Staten Island, NY (18 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (18 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a skilled heavy equipment operator, specifically a backhoe, CASE Extendahoe preferred for sewer & water main service repairs/replacements....

Freight Handler Forklift Operator II

  • Piscataway, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over...

Production Associate 4 (Sit down Forklift Operator) 1st Shift

  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Cornerstone Building Brands makes windows that provide builders, architects, and homeowners with energy efficient, low maintenance solutions that add beauty and charm to any...

Forklift Operator, 1st Shift- Cranbury, NJ

  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Tinton Falls, 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....

Demographic Data for Tinton Falls, NJ

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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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