Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Woodbridge, ON

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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Counterbalance Forklift Operator - Brampton

  • Brampton, ON (10 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brampton, ON (10 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 3 days ago

Call all Forklift Operators in the Brampton area! Ready to put your forklift skills to work at a large, well-established manufacturing plant in Brampton? Were looking for an experienced...

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

  • Woodbridge, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, ON
  • 4 days ago

Calling all forklift drivers! Here is your chance to join the team at one of North Americas leading logistics companies! This is an opportunity to work for a renowned logistics company that puts...

Forklift operator - Raymond Reach/18.24hr/ 6am start

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 5 days ago

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to be hired permanently by the client. Apply today! Randstad wants to hear from you and anyone you know looking for Forklift Operator work! Shift...

Reach forklift operator and order picker forklift operator / must drive both

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 6 days ago

As a Forklift operator, your role will entail performing a range of tasks pertaining to the receipt, storage, and dispatch of products within a warehouse environment. You will be expected to work...

Order Picker / Forklift Operator

  • Pickering, ON (23 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pickering, ON (23 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 13 days ago

One of our well-established clients on the Ajax/Pickering border is looking for an experienced Order Picker/Forklift Operator. This opportunity will be for the individual who enjoys working in a...

Logistics Workflow Coordinator/ Forklift Operator

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 15 days ago

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Wave Planner to join our growing team in Mississauga, ON. The Wave Planner reports into the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for planning out the work to be...

Reach Forklift Operator

  • Scarborough, ON (16 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 17 days ago
  • Scarborough, ON (16 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 17 days ago

Attention Forklift Drivers! Our client in Scarborough is looking for their next team member who has solid experience in Reach and looking for a career opportunity. Are you Narrow Reach truck...

Forklift Operator- Continental (Days)

  • Woodbridge, ON
  • 19 days ago
  • Woodbridge, ON
  • 19 days ago

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in...

Forklift Operator- Hyster Reach and Cherry Picker

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 21 days ago

We have an opportunity available in the Mississauga for MHE Operators. The ideal Forklift operator candidate will experienced operating Reach truck (must be the Hyster Reach) Order Picker, and...

Forklift Operator

  • Georgetown, ON (19 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 22 days ago
  • Georgetown, ON (19 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 22 days ago

Menasha Corporation Employees, please log-in to your Workday account to apply for positions. ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE) Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses,...

Plant Operator /Loader Operator

  • Caledon, ON (14 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 26 days ago
  • Caledon, ON (14 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 26 days ago

Overview: As a member of the Caledon site team, the Plant Operator executes the daily tasks of operating, maintaining and performing tasks related to an aggregate plant and equipment operation. In...

Crown Reach Forklift Operator- Afternoon Shift

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 27 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 27 days ago

Randstad is seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our client's team in Mississauga. This is a long-term opportunity with excellent growth potential within a positive team...

Forklift Operator - Reach + Order Picker

  • Woodbridge, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodbridge, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Calling all forklift drivers! Here is your chance to join the team at one of North Americas leading logistics companies! This is an opportunity to work for a renowned logistics company that puts...

Forklift Operator - Milton

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you a dedicated, reliable, and safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic? We have an exciting opportunity in Milton, ON! As a Forklift Operator, you will play a vital role in...

Forklift Operator - Mississauga

  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (15 miles from Woodbridge, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

Calling all experienced Forklift Operators in Mississauga! We are looking for Forklift Operators skilled in operating a reach truck and order picker for one of our clients in the electronics and...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Woodbridge, ON

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 Woodbridge, ON offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
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 Woodbridge, ON
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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