Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mount Holly, NC

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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Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

2ndt Shift, Sunday- Wednesdays 6am-6pm 4th Shift Wednesday-Saturday 6am-6pm Pay $20.75/HR Candidate will be driving a Crown stand up lift 40% of the time. the remainder time they will be unloading...

Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for...

Small Wheel Loader Operator - Req. ID: 3231

  • Huntersville, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntersville, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum 2 years heavy equipment operator work experience preferred....

Forklift Operator

  • Belmont, NC (7 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Belmont, NC (7 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallens success. We pride ourselves on...

Forklift Operator

  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: Stock material in warehouse from receiving stock finished goods Pull material for shipping load and unload trucks cycle count material correct inventory errors Other tasks assigned...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

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

Crane Operator

  • Harrisburg, NC (20 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisburg, NC (20 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Crane Operator Pay: $20- $21 /hr Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 11 pm to 7 am Crane Operator is responsible for hanging finished parts on racks to be galvanized and moving them with overhead cranes...

Bulldozer Operator: Req# 3376

  • Huntersville, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate with site supervisors and other heavy equipment operators to coordinate tasks and maintain project timelines....

Forklift Operator II

  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 232170 Locations: Charlotte Pay Range: $20.03 - $21.57 Hourly, depending on experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10pm - 6:30am, weekends/holidays per business needs. Click here to...

Forklift Operator II - Part Time

  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 232171 Locations: Charlotte Pay Range: $20.03 - $21.57 Hourly, depending on experience Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10pm - 4:00am, weekends per business needs. Click here to experience...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Mooresville, NC (17 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (17 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 3 days ago

The Material Handler 2, production, is responsible for the efficient shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing of a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies within the plant. This...

Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (11 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator Automation Personnel Services is looking for a hard-working Forklift Operator for a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Forklift Operators will assume responsibility for...

Forklift Operator/Laborer

  • Kings Mountain, NC (20 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC (20 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Keeps production supplied by retrieving materials and supplies; operating a forklift. Duties: Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Mount Holly, NC)
  • 5 days ago

OnTrac is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator! This position works directly on the sort and assists in unloading materials, using a sit-down forklift, from incoming vehicles and placing, safely...

Demographic Data for Mount Holly, NC

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mount Holly, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Mount Holly, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.3%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Some College
3.4%
Some High School
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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