Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bally, PA

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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Full-Time Lumberyard Forklift Operator

  • Douglassville, PA (11 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Douglassville, PA (11 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth,...

Forklift Operator Incentive 1st Shift

  • Bethlehem, PA (17 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (17 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview As a Forklift Operator, you will use a forklift to transport merchandise to, from, and within the warehouse to put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through the...

Forklift Operator ARP- All Shifts

  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Allentown, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21556373 Summary Allentown, PA Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift...

Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) (1st Shift)

  • Bethlehem, PA (17 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (17 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Description Warehouse Associates are required to perform assigned shipping and receiving duties. Assist the supervisor or lead with day-to-day activities. Operate the equipment in a safe manner;...

Forklift Operator

  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Overview: Forklift Operator - Allentown, PAThe Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, staging, pulling and distributing pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while...

Shipping Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Shipping Specialist/Forklift Operator Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty...

Forklift Operator II

  • Shoemakersville, PA (19 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shoemakersville, PA (19 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is...

Forklift Operator II (3pm-11:30pm M-F $2.50 Shift Differential)

  • Quakertown, PA (14 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Quakertown, PA (14 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 7 days ago

About the Position The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment. The Forklift Operator is responsible for utilizing the lift equipment...

Forklift Operator - 3rd shift

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 7 days ago

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and...

Backhoe Operator, Diocese of Allentown

  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Backhoe Operator, Diocese of Allentown Hourly Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Vision Insurance, Pension, etc. DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN Holy Saviour Cemetery & Resurrection Cemetery...

Forklift Operator, Pay $22/HR, 2Nd Shift(Afternoon)

  • Alburtis, PA (6 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alburtis, PA (6 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Hiring Material Handler - Paying $20-$22/Hr. - start ASAP!!! Job Description The Material Handler is responsible for managing and storing materials to fulfill production requirements, ensuring...

Forklift Operator - Building Materials - 2nd shift

  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The person in this position will be responsible for safely operating the forklift for transferring products into the necessary locations of the warehouse. Pay starts at $18 Hr...

Material Handler (Forklift Operator) (7pm-7am)

  • Bethlehem, PA (17 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (17 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Description Material Handlers are required to manage raw materials (finished goods as needed) for the Production Department. They must operate a forklift in a safe manner and work with production...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (15 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator Department: Operations Reports To: Distribution Manager Position Type: Full Time Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm or 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday...

Forklift Operator

  • Alburtis, PA (6 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alburtis, PA (6 miles from Bally, PA)
  • 14 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world's most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bally, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Bally, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
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 Bally, PA
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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