Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hanover, 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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Forklift Operator - Experienced - Temporary

  • York, PA (18 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift...

Shipping Forklift Operator II 1St Shift

  • Gettysburg, PA (13 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gettysburg, PA (13 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated...

Forklift Operator

  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Rand Whitney Mid Atlantic Red Lion PA - Red Lion, PA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Second Shift Job Category : Manufacturing...

Forklift Operator

  • Aspers, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Aspers, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview: Forklift Operator - Aspers, PA Looking for a fresh start? A company help grow your skillset and advance your career? Apply Today! We are happy to speak with you about your experience...

Local CDL-A Truck Driver and Forklift Operator Home Daily

  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 6 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...

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

  • Loganville, PA (15 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Loganville, PA (15 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 6 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...

2nd Shift Forklift Operator- Shipping

  • Hanover, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Hanover, PA
  • 10 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate a forklift safely and efficiently. Operates wrapping equipment when necessary. Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion. Documents materials unloaded and taken off...

Forklift Operator

  • Wellsville, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wellsville, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Consider joining the Pennex family as a Forklift Operator - Night Shift in our Wellsville, PA location. The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently transports materials using the...

Forklift Operator - New Oxford

  • New Oxford, PA (7 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Oxford, PA (7 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Yazoo Mills, Inc., one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide scope of industries nationwide, such as converting,...

Forklift Operator

  • Manchester, PA (23 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Manchester, PA (23 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 15 days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Lewisberry, PA (23 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lewisberry, PA (23 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 18 / Hour location_on Lewisberry, Pennsylvania work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is currently assisting...

Forklift Operator (Day Shift/Windsor St.) - New Pay Structures! $22.05/hr

  • York, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • York, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Company Statement Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part...

1st Shift Forklift Operator - Shipping

  • Hanover, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Hanover, PA
  • 24 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...

CDL-A Local Truck Driver Full-Time, Home Daily

  • Manchester, PA (23 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Manchester, PA (23 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 26 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

  • York, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • York, PA (17 miles from Hanover, PA)
  • 29 days ago

York, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21572864 Summary York, PA $25.75 - $25.75 per Hour 1 Years Experience No formal schooling No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Temporary/Seasonal Description...

Demographic Data for Hanover, PA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hanover, PA

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 Hanover, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.2%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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