Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Malvern, 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 - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Folcroft, PA (17 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Folcroft, PA (17 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Forklift Operator - Overnights

  • Tylersport, PA (23 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tylersport, PA (23 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 2 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,...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • King of Prussia, PA (8 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (8 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Forklift Operator

  • Paulsboro, NJ (22 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Paulsboro, NJ (22 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Forklift Operator FT

  • Hatfield, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hatfield, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator, $27.29 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes are very own...

Experienced Pit Loader Operator

  • Chalfont, PA (24 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chalfont, PA (24 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview Chalfont Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pit Loader Operator. The Pit Loader Operator loads, unloads, stores, transfers, distributes, and inventories...

Forklift Operator PT

  • Hatfield, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hatfield, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Forklift Operator, $27.29 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes are very own...

Tractor Operator (Philadelphia North PA)

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Utilize Mowing Ahead' signs as required on servicing roadways. Contribute to our safety culture by attending and actively participating in weekly safety trainings....

Rigging Work (Forklift Operator)

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Summary You will serve as a RIGGING WORK (FORKLIFT OPERATOR) in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard,...

Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Morgantown, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Morgantown, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Stand Up Forklift Operator Category: Warehouse Location: Morgantown, PA 19543 Pay: $18.00 Hourly Posted: 3 days ago Status: Open Description Stand Up Forklift Operator Elwood Staffing is hiring...

Forklift Operator

  • Broomall, PA (10 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Broomall, PA (10 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Our client in Broomall is seeking a Forklift Operator. Do you excel in managing warehouse tasks and maneuvering a forklift with ease? We're on the hunt for a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator...

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Exton, PA (5 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Exton, PA (5 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Immediately Interviewing/Hiring Material Handler for 1st Shift with Manufacturer in Chester County, PA. $21/hr with Weekly Pay and Benefits Available. As a Material Handler, you will play a...

Loader Operator

  • Chalfont, PA (24 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chalfont, PA (24 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Forklift Operator

  • Telford, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Telford, PA (21 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Job ID: 512864 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Yard Loader Operator

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (14 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (14 miles from Malvern, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Malvern, 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 Malvern, 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 Malvern, 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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