Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Woonsocket, RI

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 - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 1 day 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...

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

  • Taunton, MA (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates throughout...

Forklift Operator

  • Mansfield, MA (14 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (14 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 10 days ago

Assembles and fills orders to be shipped to customers or other divisions. Loads/Unloads common carrier and company vehicles. Assembles customer orders to be shipped via UPS/LTL Processes paperwork...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 11 days 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...

Licensed Excavator Operator

  • Lincoln, RI (6 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (6 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 17 days ago

GEM is looking to hire Licensed Excavator Operator to work with our team full time. As the Excavator Operators, you will operate equipment to assist in construction work. An excavator operator can...

Forklift Operator I

  • Natick, MA (21 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Natick, MA (21 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 18 days ago

Forklift/ Cherry Picker Operator Forklift /Cherry Picker Operators (both standup) are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a motorized lift vehicle to pull products based on...

Forklift Operator Second Shift

  • Pawtucket, RI (10 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (10 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 18 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Rand Whitney Container Pawtucket RI - Pawtucket, RI Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Second Shift Job Category : Manufacturing...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 19 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...

Forklift Operator/Order Picker

  • Norton, MA (16 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Norton, MA (16 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 24 days ago

Description Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking...

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

  • Webster, MA (18 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Webster, MA (18 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 26 days ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

Loading/Unloading Forklift Operator

  • Taunton, MA (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Taunton, MA (20 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 28 days ago

V&S Galvanizing, LLC has over 100 years of experience in Hot Dip Galvanizing and we are the leader in the steel coating industry. Today we operate over 9 galvanizing plants in the U.S., featuring...

Forklift Operator

  • Auburn, MA (22 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, MA (22 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Holliston, MA (14 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Holliston, MA (14 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Move material throughout facility and into and out of trucks without injury to boxes, products, or raw material. Stack boxes safely; maintains effective use of space. Determines needs of...

Forklift Operator - Health & Beauty Department

  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming Americas #1 one-stop destination. The business has an established pedigree of...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-time

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Woonsocket, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description 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...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Woonsocket, RI

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 Woonsocket, RI offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.0%
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 Woonsocket, RI
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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