Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lockhart, 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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Forklift Operator

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 3 hours ago

Operate heavy machinery in a warehouse setting. Properly load, secure, unload and protect deliveries and donation, raw materials, and manufactured goods. Distinguish between labeled containers to...

Loader Operator (Farmersville, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking experienced Loader Operator (Farmersville, TX)construction projects. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction professionals that...

Forklift Operator

  • Staples, TX (12 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staples, TX (12 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Forklift Operator Seguin, TX** Looking for a stable opportunity with weekly pay, great work conditions, and the chance to get hired on permanently? Manpower is now hiring Forklift...

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Time Type : Part time Role Details : Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $16.50 / HR Job Location: 6200 Burleson Road, Austin, TX 78744 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in the...

Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 6 days ago

What you'll 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...

Day Shift Yard Loader Operator

  • San Marcos, TX (21 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX (21 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Competitive Wages

  • Kyle, TX (12 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kyle, TX (12 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • San Marcos, TX (21 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX (21 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.2 - $22.7 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Kyle, TX (12 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kyle, TX (12 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 10 days ago

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

Field Operator - Heavy Machine Operator

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Eco-Soil Stabilizers, A Groundworks Company, has been the leading the construction industry in clay soils stabilization for over a decade. ESS proprietary soil stabilization injection technology...

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

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 13 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 17 days ago

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

Laborer / Heavy Machine Operator Austin, TX

  • San Marcos, TX (21 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Marcos, TX (21 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking experienced Laborer / Heavy Machine Operator Austin, TX construction projects. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction...

Webber - Loader Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 21 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...

Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Lockhart, TX)
  • 21 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...

Demographic Data for Lockhart, TX

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lockhart, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Lockhart, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
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 Lockhart, 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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