Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mont Belvieu, 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 - DIST (USA)

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

PURPOSE OF ROLE: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other powered industrial equipment. Use of handheld scanners for picking, receiving,...

Forklift Operator

  • Seabrook, TX (21 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seabrook, TX (21 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 1 day 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...

Crane Operator

  • La Porte, TX (16 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, TX (16 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The Mundy Companies, a leader in the industrial maintenance, services, and construction fields, is currently hiring the following for a position in the La Porte, Texas area: CRANE OPERATOR 4+ x...

Certified Forklift Operator

  • Old Rvr Wnfre, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Rvr Wnfre, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Forklift Operator Department: Warehouse / Logistics / Operations Schedule: Full - time Location: Baytown, Texas Reports To: Express Employment Professionals Job Summary: We are looking...

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Time Type : Part time Role Details : Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $16.50 / HR Job Location: 6100 Red Bluff Rd., Pasadena, TX 77505 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in...

Seasonal Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably...

Forklift Operator

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Under general supervision, Lift Truck Operator (LTO), Warehouse Worker will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Humble, TX (24 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Humble, TX (24 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Forklift Operator I 1st Shift

  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 pm -- 6 am Location: Must be available to work at both our Pasadena and Deer Park plants as needed Shift: 1s This is a...

Crane Operator

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 15 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...

Forklift Operator (Cold Storage)

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 15 days ago

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps...

Forklift Operator

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Overview This position operates a forklift machine for all operations. Employee is required to be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo, all varieties in the terminal, on...

Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 20 days ago

We areseeking a detail-oriented and reliableWarehouse Material Specialistto join our team. This role is responsible for executing floor and shipping activities in a warehousing operation. The...

Forklift Operator

  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (22 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Between $18.00 and $20.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Harris County $20.78 - $36.04 Per hour Forklift Operator PREEMP INC - HIRERESOURCE STAFFING Occupation: Industrial...

Crane Operator

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 28 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from Mont Belvieu, TX)
  • 28 days ago

Crane Operator Location(s) Baytown, Texas Company Optimized Process Designs Career Field Maintenance & Skilled Trades Job Number 145277 Your Job The jobsite located in Mt. Belvieu, TX has an...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mont Belvieu, 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 Mont Belvieu, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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