Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Prairie View, 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Brookshire, TX (17 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Brookshire, TX (17 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • moments ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator

  • Brookshire, TX (17 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookshire, TX (17 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Shipping Forklift Driver Needed in Katy, TX! Role Accountabilities: Drive stand-up (Reach) and sit-down forklifts to move pallets of product and other supplies Wrap finished products and prepare...

Heavy Duty Forklift Operator

  • Navasota, TX (20 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Navasota, TX (20 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Operate large forklifts to transport heavy drill pipe and related materials across the facility. Load and unload trucks in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Follow...

Forklift Operator Full time

  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $22.81 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Shipping Forklift Operator

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 24 days ago

Shipping Forklift Driver Needed in Katy, TX! Role Accountabilities: Drive stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move pallets of product and other supplies Wrap finished products and prepare for...

Water Construction Equipment Operator I

  • Brenham, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Brenham, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Summary Operates various equipment and assists with various duties involved in and the maintenance and construction of city water system components. When needed, assist with new construction or...

Forklift Operator Level 1

  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P., is seeking a skilled individual for our Forklift Operator position with our logistics organization at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The The...

Webber - FrontEnd Loader Operator - Waterworks

  • Tomball, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Tomball, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 29 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 - Waterworks

  • Tomball, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Tomball, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 29 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

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 30+ 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

  • Sealy, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sealy, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the Acme Brick Family FORKLIFT OPERATOR/WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been operating for 130 years in 13 states in the south central/south eastern...

Forklift Operator Level 1 - WDC

  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities may include: Process factory transfers Warehouse up keep thru sweeping and keeping area(s) clean Control damage and inventory Ability to drive forklift safely Ability to utilize...

Front End Loader Operator-Days

  • Sealy, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sealy, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Join the Acme Brick Family FRONT END LOADER FLSA Status: Non-exempt Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been operating for 130 years in 13 states in the south central/south...

Forklift Operator 1- 2nd Shift (5439)

  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waller, TX (3 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities may include: Process factory transfers Warehouse up keep thru sweeping and keeping area(s) clean Control damage and inventory Ability to drive forklift safely Ability to utilize...

Demographic Data for Prairie View, TX

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Prairie View, 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 Prairie View, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
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 Prairie View, 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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