Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Broadview Heights, OH

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

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Forklift Operator

  • Parma, OH (5 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parma, OH (5 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operators should be skilled with excellent attention to detail. As a forklift Operator, you are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for...

Forklift Operator - 12 hr. Shifts

  • Medina, OH (20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Medina, OH (20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 5 days ago

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

Forklift Operator

  • Medina, OH (20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Medina, OH (20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 5 days ago

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

Forklift Operator - 12 hr. Shifts

  • Columbia Station, OH (13 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia Station, OH (13 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

Forklift Operator

  • Macedonia, OH (9 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Macedonia, OH (9 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary : We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Forklift Operator to work at our Macedonia plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating forklifts to move...

Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Parma, OH (5 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parma, OH (5 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift Requisition Id: 381052 Business Unit: LTL Location: Parma, OH, US, 44130 **What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO** Minimum...

Forklift Operator

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We...

Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Parma, OH (7 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Parma, OH (7 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 7 days ago

What youll 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...

Forklift Operator - 12 hr. Shifts

  • Medina, OH (20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, OH (20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 7 days ago

As a Forklift Operator, you safely & efficiently move & store raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas. At our company, Associates take pride in maintaining our high...

Excavator operator

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (15 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (15 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Excavator operator (Cuyahoga Falls) compensation: Based on qualifications employment type: job title: General labor Looking for an excavator operator that's willing to labor and operate a vac...

Cherry Picker / Forklift Operator

  • Stow, OH (15 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Stow, OH (15 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 13 days ago

Cherry Picker / Forklift Operator PeopleReady of Norton, OH is now hiring Cherry Picker / Forklift Operators in Stow, OH! As a Cherry Picker / Forklift Operator, you will move pallets and...

Forklift Operator

  • Streetsboro, OH (18 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Streetsboro, OH (18 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 13 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing,...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

  • Elyria, OH (23 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elyria, OH (23 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 14 days ago

Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) has been a leader in the asphalt production industry since 1980. With 19 asphalt plants across central and Northern Ohio, as well as liquid asphalt terminals in...

Forklift Operator

  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Broadview Heights, OH)
  • 14 days ago

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a for a Forklift Operator Position type: Full Time/ContractLocation : Cleveland Ohio 44111Duration: 06 months ( contract with possible...

Demographic Data for Broadview Heights, OH

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Broadview Heights, OH

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 Broadview Heights, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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