Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in La Feria, 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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SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining building and equipment integrity, locations, picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, inventory control and accuracy. Responsible for food safety, quality...

Yard Crewmember/Forklift Operator (Forklift operator certification)

  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Time Type : Part time Role Details : Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $14/HR Job Location: 3601 West Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in...

Forklift Operator Part time

  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $21.99 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment. Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Tractor Operator

  • Hargill, TX (19 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hargill, TX (19 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Overview: Duties include the operation of farm equipment for fertilizing, spraying and other pest control activities....

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Time Type: Part time Role Details: Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $14 / HR Job Location: 3601 West Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in...

Crane Operator

  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services...

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (9 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Time Type : Part time Role Details : Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $14 / HR Job Location: 3601 West Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers...

Forklift Operator Forklift Operator

  • Pharr, TX (24 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pharr, TX (24 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Our client is seeking a forklift operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have forklift, material handling and shipping/receiving skills which will align successfully in the...

Forklift Operator

  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Forklift Operator Novolex vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Texas, Brownsville 3401 David Shor Rd (Show on map) Jun 05, 2025 Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leader in...

Forklift Operator

  • Edinburg, TX (20 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX (20 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 24 days ago

$13.48 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Forklift Operator Employbridge Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators Location: Edinburg, TX - 78539...

Tractor Operator

  • Edinburg, TX (20 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edinburg, TX (20 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

$12.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Hidalgo County $10.40 - $14.58 Per hour Tractor Operator Z-ERNTE INC Occupation: Agricultural Equipment Operators Location: Edinburg,...

Backhoe Operator

  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Between $14.00 and $16.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Texas $17.14 - $24.48 Per hour Backhoe Operator ANDY CONTRACTING LLC Occupation: Excavating and Loading Machine and...

Excavator Operator - Utility Construction

  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (23 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Texas $17.14 - $24.48 Per hour EXCAVATOR OPERATOR - UTILITY CONSTRUCTION ANDY CONTRACTING LLC Occupation: Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline...

Warehouse/Forklift Operator - Pharr

  • Pharr, TX (24 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pharr, TX (24 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

$0k Per Other DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Hidalgo County $21k - $32k Per Year Warehouse/Forklift Operator - Pharr C & J LOGISTICAL SERVICES INC Occupation: Laborers and Freight,...

Forklift Operator

  • Pharr, TX (24 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pharr, TX (24 miles from La Feria, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Our client is seeking a forklift operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have forklift, shipping/receiving and computer skills which will align successfully in the organization. Job...

Demographic Data for La Feria, TX

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in La Feria, 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 La Feria, 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 La Feria, 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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