Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lebanon, 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 (3rd Shift) - Mountville

  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

Schedule/Hours: Third Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am Basic Purpose: Safely use a powered industrial forklift truck (sit or stand) to load and unload trucks trailers; to move raw...

Aggregate Loader Operator - Michels Road & Stone, Inc.

  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Michels Road & Stone, Inc. is shaping the future. We provide and place materials for road, airport, mass excavation and shoreline protection projects. Our projects are large; the tolerance for...

Forklift Operator (1st Shift) - Mountville

  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Schedule/Hours: First Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:50 am - 3:00 pm Basic Purpose: Safely use a powered industrial forklift truck (sit or stand) to load and unload trucks trailers; to move raw...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Forklift Operator in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $19.75 per hour Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour...

Local CDL-A Truck Driver and Forklift Operator Home Daily

  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 7 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

  • Marietta, PA (17 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marietta, PA (17 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 7 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...

Night Shift Forklift Operator

  • Wyomissing, PA (23 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (23 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Wyomissing, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21646097 Summary Wyomissing, PA $20.00 - $23.00 per Hour 2 Years Experience Secondary education, no high school diploma (grades 9-12) No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (24 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new reach truck forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Denver, PA (15 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Denver, PA (15 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator Needed! Temp to Hire opportunity on 1st Shift! Job Duties Include: Load and unload trucks safely with forklift or pallet jack Safely load/unload non-palletized...

Industrial Forklift Operator - 1st-shift

  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (16 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 13 days ago

With more than one million tons of structural steel fabricated over the past 20 years, High Steel Structures LLC is proud of the quality reputation we've earned as the steel fabricator of choice...

Forklift Operator

  • East Earl, PA (23 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • East Earl, PA (23 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking an experienced forklift operator to join our team, responsible for moving materials and finished products from the production area to the...

Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Lebanon, 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 (2nd Shift) - Mountville

  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mountville, PA (18 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Basic Purpose: Safely use a powered industrial forklift truck (sit or stand) to load and unload trucks trailers; to move raw materials from and finish inventory to proper locations; and to move...

High Reach Forklift Operator

  • Jonestown, PA (13 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jonestown, PA (13 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Are you an experienced forklift operator ready for your next big move? Staffmark is hiring for High Reach Forklift Operator positions for a respected company in Jonestown, PA. This temp-to-hire...

Sit Down Clamp Forklift Operator

  • Jonestown, PA (13 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Jonestown, PA (13 miles from Lebanon, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Temp-to-Hire: The Smart Way to Build Your Career! Staffmark is hiring a Sit Down Clamp Forklift Operator in Jonestown, PA. Secure this position and grow your career with this temp-to-hire role....

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
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 Lebanon, 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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