Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lugoff, SC

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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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 8 hours ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $16.50 per hour Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour shift pay...

Machine Operator / Forklift Operator

  • Blythewood, SC (16 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Blythewood, SC (16 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Machine Operator / Forklift - $19.50/hr Job Description We are seeking dedicated individuals to perform production tasks in a manufacturing environment. You will play a crucial role in the...

Forklift Operator

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $16.50 per hour Additional Pay: $1.00 per hour shift pay...

Forklift Operator

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Description Forklift Operator What you will do: Strong commitment to working safely Performing daily inspections of lift trucks and completing required forms Ensuring lift truck maintenance and...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Columbia / Newberry, SC

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 12 days ago

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the...

Forklift Operator Warehouse 1st Shift

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 14 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $16.50 per hour Overtime...

Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 16 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $16.50 per hour Overtime Pay: $24.75 per hour...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Heath Springs, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Heath Springs, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 20 days ago

Who we are. Pattison ID - We design, build and maintain physical spaces and facilities for brands that want to use their physical spaces to drive value and impact for customers. We are one of the...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 22 days ago

Job Description Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or...

Stand Up Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Stand Up Forklift Operator - 1st Shift 7am to 4pm Job Responsibilities: Receivers will unload live and drop trailers and transfer items to the various stockrooms around the warehouse to be racked....

Forklift Operator

  • Camden, SC (10 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Camden, SC (10 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 60+ days ago

CAMDEN PLANT POSITION: Forklift Planer mill Operator Drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and...

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

  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (23 miles from Lugoff, SC)
  • 60+ 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...

Demographic Data for Lugoff, SC

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lugoff, SC

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 Lugoff, SC 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 Lugoff, SC
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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