Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

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 - Experienced - Part-Time - B

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 hours ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift...

Loader Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Loader Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Forklift Operator - Experienced - Part-Time

  • Albuquerque, NM (4 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (4 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift...

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

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

Salary Not Available CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time ArcBest Location: Albuquerque, NM - 87115 Positions available: 1 Job #: 26407 Source: ArcBest Posted: 7/21/2025 Web Site:...

Forklift Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Albuquerque MSA $43k - $62k Per Year Forklift Operator (Not Available) Occupation: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Location: Albuquerque, NM - 87115...

Forklift Operator

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 9 days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform...

Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 22 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 22 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power...

Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight...

Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift FIDELITONE - 2.6 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or...

Demographic Data for Albuquerque, NM

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

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 Albuquerque, NM offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.2%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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