Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Texas

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

Shift Hours : Monday-Thursday 6 am- 4:30 pm Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Friday-Sunday: Friday: 8am-8:30pm, Saturday-Sunday : 6am-6:30pm Compensation : $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)...

Forklift Operator/Distribution Center Associate-Carrollton, TX

  • Carrollton, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX
  • 3 days ago

Weyerhaeuser Distribution is a leader in distributing building products for residential, light commercial and home improvement applications worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Forklift...

SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining building and equipment integrity, locations, picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, inventory control and accuracy. Responsible for food safety, quality...

Forklift Operator Cherry Picker

  • Irving, TX
  • moments ago
  • Irving, TX
  • moments ago

Forklift Operator | Cherry Picker Irving, TX Do you have over 1 year of recent warehouse forklift experience using a cherry picker? We are working with a well-established electrical distribution...

Backhoe Operator

  • Von Ormy, TX
  • moments ago
  • Von Ormy, TX
  • moments ago

un BACKHOE OPERATOR (New Braunfels) EB EXCAVATING compensation: doe employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Backhoe operator Looking for a backhoe operator. Must have a minimum of...

Forklift Operator - Hiring Now

  • Galveston, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 1 hour ago

un Forklift Operator - Hiring Now compensation: Earn between $16 and $16 per hour Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or...

Forklift Operator/Yard Hand

  • Sherman, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sherman, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Forklift Operator/Yard Hand SHERMAN, TX Order: 32791 Order Type : Temp The successful candidate will operate forklifts and perform yard duties to ensure efficient warehouse and outdoor operations....

Forklift Operator

  • La Porte, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • La Porte, TX
  • 1 hour ago

un FORKLIFT OPERATOR compensation: $14/hr We are looking for a FORKLIFT OPERATOR to work at our warehouse. Candidate MUST BE available to work long hours. COMPANY OFFERS yearly paid vacation, up...

Forklift Operator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 hour ago

GENERAL PURPOSE Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple,...

Forklift Operator (Nights) 6pm- 6am, rotating nights & weekends

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Nights: 6pm-6am, rotating nights & weekends (2-2-3 schedule) NOW WITH HIGHER PAY!!!!! JOIN A GREAT TEAM, GREAT PEOPLE & A STABLE COMPANY that are growing by leaps and bounds. We are seeking...

Forklift Operator PT Loader III

  • El Paso, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $20.87 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...

Forklift Operator FT, Loader IV

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $22.10 hr Full-Time, Sun- Thurs 12am - 10am Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers...

Forklift Operator FT, Loader II

  • Irving, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Freight Handler/Forklift Operators, $25.97 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 Carriers...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Sorter

  • New Caney, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • New Caney, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and...

Forklift Operator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 hours ago

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Texas

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 Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.0%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
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 Texas
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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