Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 2nd shift

  • Oil City, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oil City, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Location Address: 15 Mineral Street, Oil City, Pennsylvania 16301 Work Shift: 8hr-2nd Shift M-Su Oil City (United States of America)2nd shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm Pay: $16.40 with a $0.60 shift...

Hazleton High Reach Forklift operator

  • Hazleton, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hazleton, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Were looking for skilled forklift operators and material handlers to join our warehouse team in Hazleton, PA. If youre experienced with sit-down forklifts, can work in a fast-paced environment,...

Drywall Warehouse/Forklift Operator

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 6 hours ago

J. C. Snavely & Sons Inc. has a full-time position available in our drywall division. Duties include loading trucks for delivery, unloading vendor shipments, building loads, and assisting with...

Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 6 hours ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Allentown, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 6 hours ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down 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 -D nights $22.50 Hourly

  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring Forklift Operators to start with our Operations team in Chambersburg, PAWant to join a key team that helps the world read?The world is reading, and it is our...

Forklift Operator

  • Hanover, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hanover, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking dedicated forklift operators for both 5am-5pm and 11pm-7:30am shifts, who may potentially train on the first shift for two weeks. The main...

Seasonal Forklift Operator

  • Hamburg, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hamburg, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Hamburg, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21747460 Summary Hamburg, PA Competitive Salary 2 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift...

Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 hours ago

Company: Lancaster Metal Manufacturing Lancaster Metal Manufacturing is a sheet metal shop and subsidiary of U.S. Boiler Company. Our metal is used to create residential and commercial heating...

Industrial Overhead Crane Operator

  • Kutztown, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Kutztown, PA
  • 15 hours ago

The newly created Company, FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, which have been in continuous operations since...

Forklift Operator

  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator PeopleReady of Reading, PA is now hiring Forklift Operators! As a Forklift Operator, you will move pallets and containers in a warehouse environment. Apply today and you could...

Forklift Operator

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 1 day ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Availability to work...

Forklift Operator

  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading...

Forklift Operator

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.3%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Some College
3.4%
Some High School
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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