Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Red Lion, 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

  • Abbottstown, PA (21 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Abbottstown, PA (21 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 4 hours ago

Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator for both day and night shifts. The role involves operating a double fork forklift to ensure the production floor...

1st Shift Checker (Forklift Operator) (879)

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

About the Role: Hanover Foods is hiring for a Checker (Forklift Operator) on the 1st shift in our Distribution department. This position is primarily responsible for operating forklifts to move...

Forklift Operator - Now Hiring

  • Middletown, PA (22 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Middletown, PA (22 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 13 hours ago

Company: US3063 Sygma Pennsylvania (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 17110 Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos...

Yard Loader Operator

  • Wrightsville, PA (6 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Wrightsville, PA (6 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 13 hours ago

Line of Business: Other A Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery, specifically front-end loaders, to load, move, and distribute materials such as dirt, gravel, sand, and...

Forklift Operator - Experienced - 483032

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

Forklift Operator - Experienced - Temporary Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including...

Forklift Operator (Emigsville Plant) - Day Shift (7am-7pm); $22.05 to Start!

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

Forklift Operator - Experienced - Temporary - Night shift - Schedule 2

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 3 days 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...

Industrial Forklift Operator - 1st-shift

  • Lancaster, PA (17 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (17 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 4 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 - Experienced - Temporary

  • York, PA (13 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • York, PA (13 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 4 days 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...

Forklift Operator/Materials Handler

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

Champion Home Builders, Inc. Job Description Job Title: Fork Lift Operator FLSA Status: Non-exempt Summary: Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Manchester, PA (15 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Manchester, PA (15 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Forklift Operator

  • Manchester, PA (15 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Manchester, PA (15 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 8 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

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

Our client, a leading snack food manufacturer, is seeking forklift operator to join their team. As a material handler, you will be part of the warehouse team supporting logistics. The ideal...

Forklift Operator Lead

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Forklift Operator Lead Req #845 York, PA, USA Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM Enru Logistics and Postal Optimization is about to do for logistics what we did for...

Crane Operator

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our team at Kinsley Steel, Inc. as a Full Time Crane Operator. As a Crane Operator with us, you will have the opportunity to operate...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Red Lion, 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 Red Lion, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
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 Red Lion, 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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