Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Highlands, TX

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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Tractor Operator

  • Smartscaping
  • Houston, TX (24 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Smartscaping
  • Houston, TX (24 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Job Expectations: Operate tractors and other heavy landscaping equipment safely and efficiently Perform site grading, soil tilling, large-area mowing, and material spreading Assist with landscape preparation...

Delivery Driver/Forklift operator

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 3 hours ago

IMMEDIATE OPENING ** JOB SUMMARY : Delivery Driver & Forklift Operator. Perform physical and clerical duties in the warehouse related to receiving, storing and shipping tires and related materials...

Forklift Operator - Storage Center Worker III

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago

$23 Find a career that MOVES you! PODS revolutionized the moving and storage industry 25 years ago. Our innovative approach of providing portable storage containers makes moving more efficient,...

Forklift Operator - Mixed Shift

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines Receive, ship, store, and transfer material for use in manufacturing Perform the related transactions...

Crane Operator (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industrial (LPO) - Maintenance

  • La Porte, TX (10 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, TX (10 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Crane Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads....

Crane Operator

  • Baytown, TX (10 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baytown, TX (10 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Your Job The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Crane Operator. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with...

Overhead Crane Operator

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Overhead Crane Operator Automation Personnel Services is looking for an Overhead Crane Operator for a company based in Houston TX (Lower Kirby area). In this role, you will be responsible for...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri, 5am - 3pm

  • New Caney, TX (23 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Caney, TX (23 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

Forklift Operator/Warehouse

  • Baytown, TX (10 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (10 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an experienced forklift operator with certification preferred for a transportation warehouse in Baytown, TX. Primary duties but not limited to: -Unloading and loading shipping...

Tractor Operator

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Utilize Mowing Ahead signs as required on servicing roadways. Contribute to our safety culture by attending and actively participating in weekly safety trainings....

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 2 days ago

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars. When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team who cares about the work we...

PEAK-HIRE IS NOW HIRING General Labor Palletizer & Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (13 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (13 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Now Hiring for the following Positions Certified Forklift Operator $15+ OT must be able to go to Laporte & Clinton Dr Locations General Labor $11-13+ OT Palletizing Position or Dumper for a Sugar...

Warehouse Worker-Forklift Operator-2nd Shift

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing...

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Dayton, TX (18 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dayton, TX (18 miles from Highlands, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Time Type : Part time Role Details : Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $16.50 / HR Job Location: 1810 S. Highway 146, Dayton, TX 77535 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Highlands, TX

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 Highlands, TX 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 Highlands, TX
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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