Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Eagle Mountain, 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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High Reach Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • moments ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • moments 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 (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 hours 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Midvale, UT (14 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Midvale, UT (14 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 1 day ago

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oreal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 1 day 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 Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 2 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 Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 3 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...

Forklift Operator -2nd Shift - $23.57

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 days ago

BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE Organizes finished product and raw materials in the freezer and warehouse areas. Picks customer orders. Maintains computerized inventory of all items. Ability to operate...

Forklift Operator

  • South Jordan, UT (12 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (12 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

Construction Equipment Operator - SLC

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 4 days ago

We're looking for skilled heavy equipment operators to help us build better communities....

Vehicle & Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 6 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 Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 6 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 (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 8 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 Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 13 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...

Industrial Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Get ready to grow with us! Northwest Pipe Company is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products-and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our...

Loader Operator - Kilgore Contractin

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Eagle Mountain, UT)
  • 16 days ago

Overview****Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!**Kilgore Companies, a division of Quikrete Construction Materials is looking for a Loader Operator to work in Utah...

Demographic Data for Eagle Mountain, UT

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Eagle Mountain, 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 Eagle Mountain, UT 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 Eagle Mountain, 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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