Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Okatie, 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.

1-15 of 22 Jobs

Forklift Operator - Transload

  • Port Wentworth, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Wentworth, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 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...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new stand up forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator - Urgent Positions Available

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (11 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (11 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 3 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Positions Available compensation: Earn $17 per hour Responsibilities: Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move materials according to weight specifications....

Forklift Operator - Urgent Positions Available

  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 3 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Positions Available compensation: Earn $17 per hour Responsibilities: Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move materials according to weight specifications....

Tractor Operator - Savannah, GA

  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 4 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...

Full Time 1st Shift Forklift Operator I

  • Ridgeland, SC (12 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ridgeland, SC (12 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Requisition ID: 221789 Posting Locations: Ridgeland Pay Range: [[$17.00]] - [[$18.00]], depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly This is a Full-Time 1st shift position with hours from 9:00...

Forklift Operator

  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 5 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 - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 9 days ago

Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift XPO - 3.1 Savannah, GA Job Details Part-time From $26.36 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Basic math Forklift Warehouse experience Freight Entry...

Forklift Operator II

  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 9 days ago

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

Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Savannah, GA (22 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (22 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 10 days 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 - Full-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Savannah, GA (22 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (22 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 10 days 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...

Excavator Operator - Savannah, GA

  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 13 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

  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 20 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join a growing company: Quantix, the premier provider of services, our purpose and our passions are simple be the success catalyst for everyone we touch. Position...

Forklift Operator

  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rincon, GA (19 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 22 days ago

Forklift Operator 1st and 2nd shift available | $19-$20 an hr Job Description We are seeking a skilled forklift operator to join our warehouse team. You will be responsible for receiving inbound...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Savannah, GA (20 miles from Okatie, SC)
  • 24 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Demographic Data for Okatie, SC

Moving to Okatie, SC? Find some basic demographic data about Okatie, SC below.


Local
National
23,621
276
Medium

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLandscaping curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification- Accredited
Heavy Equipment Operator Course: Excavator & Skid Steer CertificationOur comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator Course offers online training and expert instruction on two essential pieces of...
Heavy Metal 101
This is not a metallurgy class! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Heavy Metal music. Topics of this video lecture series include musicology, history, metal culture, music theory,...
Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) Course
The North American Cargo Securement Standard forms the basis for the cargo securement and distribution regulations in the United States and Canada. The regulations are designed to ensure cargo...

Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Okatie, 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 Okatie, SC offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills