Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Kingwood, 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 (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Smartscaping
  • Houston, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator Cherry Picker

  • Humble, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Humble, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Immediate Hire! Cherry Picker / Order Picker Lift Operator HUMBLE-TX Kickstart Your Career with ProLogistix - The Ultimate Warehouse Jobs Destination Tired of endlessly searching for forklift jobs...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri, 3pm - 1am

  • New Caney, TX (11 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Caney, TX (11 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days 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...

Peak-Hire General Labor Palletizer Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (21 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (21 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Peak-Hire NOW HIRING (Pasadena) Peak-Hire is Hiring in the Pasadena & Laporte Area MUST BE BILINGUAL General Labors, Packers, Palletizers, Forklift operator starting pay anywhere from $10-15 an...

Stand Up/Reach Forklift Operator

  • Deer Park, TX (21 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (21 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago

$18.00 Per Hour Position range in Harris County $14.79 - $21.06 Per hour Stand Up/Reach Forklift Operator (Confidential) Occupation: Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Location: Deer Park, TX...

Loader Operator

  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Arcosa Aggregates is currently seeking a Loader Operator for our Conroe, Texas plant on day shift. In this role you will support positive safety culture in an aggregate environment that is...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 3 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...

Crane Operator

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 4 days ago

EMR USA is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a hydraulic crane to safely and efficiently move scrap metal...

Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

About us: Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing...

Forklift Operator III - US

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator III - US Houston, TX 6 Months Description: JOB DUTIES Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas,...

Loader Operator - Req. ID: 3247

  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

About Company: At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company —we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days 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...

Crane Operator

  • Deer Park, TX (21 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (21 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 days ago

SUMMARY Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. May operate all or some of the follow types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane, dragline, font-end...

Tractor Operator - Extended Year

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Tractor Operator - Extended Year 228 MCCARTY, HOUSTON, Texas (US-TX), 77029-1138, United States ID: 28813 Job Description Location: Warehouse Operations & Mainten Department: Grounds Maintenance...

Demographic Data for Kingwood, TX

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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