Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bountiful, UT

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

  • South Weber, UT (21 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Weber, UT (21 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Overview The success of General RV Center is rooted in our exceptional team, which has been growing since 1962. Our sustained growth has been fueled by our family values and passion for the RV...

Forklift Operator

  • North Salt Lake, UT (5 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT (5 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 2 days ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 2 days ago

un Forklift Operator - Urgent Vacancies compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power...

Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 2 days ago

About this position At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, 'all, Loctite,...

Forklift Operator - PM Shift

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices...

Loader Operator - Aggregate North Area

  • Morgan, UT (11 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Morgan, UT (11 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 10 days ago

Overview POSITION: LOADER OPERATOR LOCATION: Aggregate Division North Do you crave an environment where you're appreciated and rewarded for your hard work? Tired of your hard-earned wages being...

High Reach Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 10 days ago

We're hiring immediately for experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to support our warehouse receiving and putaway operations. This role requires operating a high reach forklift along with...

Forklift Operator (Days)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 11 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 12 days ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight...

Loader Operator - Moab

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Moab, UT Reports To: Plant Manager Summit Materials is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders in...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work...

Vehicle & Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 17 days ago

Vehicle & Forklift Operator University of Utah - 4.1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $21.30 - $25.78 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications CDL A Forklift Warehouse...

Loader Operator - Hot Plant - West Valley City, Utah

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials LLC company, is looking for a Loader Operator at our Asphalt Plant in West Valley City, Utah. This position is primarily responsible for running a...

DC Forklift Operator - Outbound

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 19 days ago

To operate fork trucks and stock pickers in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. Process orders requiring the use of a fork truck or stock picker for the outbound operations. ESSENTIAL JOB...

Forklift Operator III (SCW)

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 24 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Bountiful, UT)
  • 24 days ago

$19.5 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bountiful, UT

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 Bountiful, UT offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
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 Bountiful, UT
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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