Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Columbia, 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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Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Position Description 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...

Forklift Operator- Weekend Shift

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Recruiting Solutions is seekingexperiencedWeekend ShiftForklift Operatorsfor a local warehouse inPiedmont, SC!We offer a starting pay of$18.00an hour, and are seeking individuals with forklift...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 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...

Night Forklift Operator -Lexington

  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform...

Loader Operator

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a dynamic and talented mining Heavy Equipment Operators for our fast-growing, forward thinking mining client in Columbia, SC....

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics...

Forklift Operator- Camden

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 10 days ago

Recruiting Solutions is seeking Material Handler/ Forklift Operatorsfor a reputable industrial client in the Camden, SC area. General responsibilities include moving materials throughout the...

Forklift Operator FT, Loader IV

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 11 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $21.66 hr 3rd Shift, Full-Time, Sunday 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM, Tuesday - Friday 1:00 AM - 9:30 AM Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come...

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

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 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 1st Shift

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 17 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Permanent Full Time Stand-Up Forklift Operators in Columbia, South Carolina Hiring Event --Walk-In Interviews Location: Ryder - 828 Bistline Drive West Columbia, SC...

Warehouse/Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 21 days ago

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Warehouse/Forklift Operator in the Columbia area. PAY: $15.00 an hour 06:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday You will be operating a forklift with the...

Yard Loader Operator

  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 21 days ago

What to expect: Martin Marietta is seeking a Yard Loader to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely...

Stand Up Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 24 days ago

Stand Up Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift 10:00pm to 7:00am Job Responsibilities: Receivers will unload live and drop trailers and transfer items to the various stockrooms around the warehouse to be...

Relief Crane Operator

  • Cayce, SC
  • 24 days ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 24 days ago

it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ Theres more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, its the people inside our...

Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 26 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...

Demographic Data for West Columbia, SC

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, SC offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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