Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in New Jersey

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
  • 5 hours ago
  • Toms River, NJ
  • 5 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

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

Forklift Operator - Power Plant

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

at Covanta Projects LLC in Morristown, New Jersey, United States Job Description Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our...

Forklift Operator

  • Carneys Point, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carneys Point, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

The Forklift Operator uses industrial, powered, computer-equipped standup forklifts to move materials throughout the distribution center and place product in designated areas. You will need to be...

Forklift Operator

  • Gloucester City, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Gloucester City, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

Company Description Wonderful Citrus is Americas largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes;...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated Warehouse Forklift Operators to perform any combination of operating forklift, picking, pulling, and building...

Full-Time Laborer/Driver/Mini Excavator Operator needed

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmingdale, 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ
  • 2 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,...

CDL Driver & Crane Operator

  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Lawrence Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Local CDL A or Local CDL B Driver w/ Knuckleboom or w/ Crane Certification We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our team members and we show this by having a clear path of...

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

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, 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...

Retail Forklift Operator - Replenishment

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Why we will love you You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. Its the stuff in between that makes being a...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, 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...

Full-Time Yard Forklift Operator

  • Oakland, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, NJ
  • 5 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,...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
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 New Jersey
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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