Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lititz, 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

  • Mountville, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
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  • Mountville, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • moments ago

Mountville, PA 6 DAYS AGO 21698829 Summary Mountville, PA $20.00 - $23.00 per Hour 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week /...

Shipping Forklift Operator PR07 - 1st Shift- New Holland Warehouse

  • New Holland, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New Holland, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 19 hours ago

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Middletown, PA (23 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, PA (23 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 1 day 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 (ID #453469)

  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (16 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Elizabethtown, PA Lancaster Pa 3170 $20.00/Per Hour Forklift Operator Job Description Branch Details Job Title: Forklift Operator Location: Elizabethtown, PA Job Type: Full-Time (Temp to Hire) Job...

Forklift Operator

  • Mountville, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountville, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not...

Forklift Operator

  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator** **Job Description** The Stock Keeper 1 is responsible for ensuring proper materials are available to the assigned departments while maintaining accurate inventory transactions...

High Reach Forklift Operator

  • Middletown, PA (23 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, PA (23 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Build your future with Volt Volt is immediately hiring for High Reach Forklift Operator in Middletown, PA. Long Term Assignment, Daily OT, Great Company Culture, Join Our Team As a High Reach...

Clamp Forklift Operator

  • Jonestown, PA (23 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jonestown, PA (23 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Our client is seeking a Forklift Clamp Operator to join their team. As a Clamp Operator, you will be part of a dynamic workforce supporting essential operations. The ideal candidate will have...

Forklift Operator

  • Lancaster, PA (7 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (7 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 8 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 Overtime Pay: $29.62 per hour...

Forklift Operator (1st Shift) - Mountville

  • Mountville, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountville, PA (12 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 13 days 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...

Forklift Operator - Overnights

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Forklift Operator - Overnights Pay from $27 to $34 per hour with significant growth and earning potential! Includes $2 Shift Differential Pennsylvania Distribution Center 8449 Congdon Hill Drive,...

1st Shift Warehouse Associate (Plywood Order Picker and Forklift Operator) - Reading, PA

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Russell Plywood - a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholesale distributor of high quality Hardwood Veneer Plywood and related panel products. Since 1953, the people of Russell Plywood...

Forklift Operator

  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA (24 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 14 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...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lancaster, PA (7 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (7 miles from Lititz, PA)
  • 15 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...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lititz, 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 Lititz, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
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 Lititz, 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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