Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Boring, OR

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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Order Picker High Reach Forklift Operator

  • Beaverton, OR (23 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (23 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Order Picker to join our team at a leading distributor of electrical supplies and appliances. This role involves assembling and preparing orders for...

Experienced Excavator Operator

  • Fairview, OR (10 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairview, OR (10 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Join Portlands top-rated environmental services company and be a part of our team! We are fast-growing, locally owned, and looking for hard workers with positive attitudes who are experienced in...

Forklift Operator Great Company Multiple Shifts

  • Clackamas, OR (9 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clackamas, OR (9 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator Our Client is a contract packer or co-packer, co-packs ready to drink beverage products in aluminum cans ranging from juices, energy drinks, teas and carbonated soda drinks in a...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Beaverton, OR (23 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (23 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 5 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...

Reach Forklift Operator

  • Beaverton, OR (23 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (23 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 7 days ago

Reach Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are currently seeking an experienced Reach Forklift Operator for the Receiving Department. This role involves operating a Reach Lift to unload and...

YARD LABOR & FORKLIFT OPERATOR Union

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Durham Branch - Portland, OR Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $21.79 - $24.79 Hourly Job Shift : Day POSITION SUMMARY About Us At Mutual Materials, we've been...

Forklift Operator, Loader II

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 16 days ago

Id : 28924, Title : Forklift Operator, Loader II, Category : Freight Handling, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...667, ExternalPostedStartDate : null, JobLevel : null,...

Portland - Forklift Operator/Warehouse 18-24

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 17 days ago

PLEASE APPLYY DIRECTLY OR REACH OUT TO JOSHUA PURVIS @... OR ...******* **Manufacturing companylocated in Portland is looking for experienced warehouse workers with forklift experience. Company if...

Yard Worker & Forklift Operator

  • Gresham, OR (7 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 19 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (7 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 19 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Gresham Distribution - Gresham, OR Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Day POSITION SUMMARY About Us At...

US Forklift/ Heavy Machine Operator I

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 21 days ago

Airswift is searching for a Forklift operator to work on a long-term assignment in Portland, OR. Description: The main function of a warehouse worker is to receive, store and issue materials,...

Forklift Operator

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through...

Forklift Operator - Swing Shift

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 60+ days ago

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through...

Crane Operator (1404-356)

  • Washougal, WA (19 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washougal, WA (19 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 90+ days ago

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION? Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - Portland, OR

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 90+ days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator - Portland, OR About Tilray Brands, Inc. Tilray Brands, Inc. (Tilray) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with...

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

  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (18 miles from Boring, OR)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Boring, OR

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Boring, OR

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 Boring, OR 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 Boring, OR
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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