Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Elmont, NY

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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Loader/Forklift operator

  • Long Island City, NY (12 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (12 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

LeNoble Lumber Company is a family owned business and is currently seeking experienced Loaders/forklift drivers. INDOOR LUMBER YARD. Drywall, Lumber, plywood and forklift experienced ONLY...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Hicksville, NY (10 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (10 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 3 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 / Replenishment Associate (Night Shift)

  • Norwood, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Norwood, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Forklift Operator / Replenishment Associate (Night Shift) Orthofeet Inc Norwood, New Jersey, United States, 07648 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description About Orthofeet Inc...

Receiving Forklift Operator

  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (19 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores”...

Forklift Operator

  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty,...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

JP Forklift Operator (2nd shift)

  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting...

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Dock Worker (Forklift Operator)

  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Dock Worker / Forklift Operator to join our team. This role is critical to the smooth and timely loading and unloading of freight in our busy trucking...

NA Forklift Operator (3rd shift)

  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting...

Forklift Operator

  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Are you ready to team up with the future? Join a cutting-edge warehouse where human skill meets robotic precision. We're on the lookout for a Forklift Operator who’s not just certified and...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • Kearny, NJ (22 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (22 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Brentwood, NY (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (24 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a powered pallet jack operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Stocker - with Forklift Operator

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Position Overview Right Position, Right Company. Stockers are a skilled group of individuals that conscientiously help to load and unload materials while ensuring quality and safety, as specified...

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Elmont, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Forklift Operator - Night Shift Empire Construction Supply, Inc. 27.93 USD-30.43 USD paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, York, Brooklyn 80 21st Street (Show on map) Jun 17, 2025...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Elmont, NY

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 Elmont, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.0%
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 Elmont, NY
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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