Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Farmington, 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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Loader Operator / Plant Hand

  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Overview Altaview Concrete, a Summit Materials Company, is looking for a loader operator. This position involves operating the loader and other yard operations. Ancillary duties will...

Loader Operator - Aggregate North Area

  • Morgan, UT (11 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morgan, UT (11 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 2 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...

Forklift Operator And Material Handler

  • Centerville, UT (3 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Centerville, UT (3 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator and Material Handler Job Description Join an industry leader in highway safety products, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to a dynamic market. As a Forklift Operator...

Forklift Operator

  • Kaysville, UT (4 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kaysville, UT (4 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 3 days 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...

Loader Operator - Moab

  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 4 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 (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 5 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...

Industrial Forklift Operator

  • Centerville, UT (3 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Centerville, UT (3 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator and Material Handler Job Description Join an industry leader in highway safety products, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to a dynamic market. As a Forklift Operator...

Forklift Operator (hirevue)

  • Ogden, UT (16 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ogden, UT (16 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 7 days ago

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributor s of the world’s most iconic beverage brands! Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

  • Ogden, UT (16 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ogden, UT (16 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 7 days ago

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!! Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading...

Construction Equipment Operator - SLC

  • Salt Lake, UT (15 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake, UT (15 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Were looking for skilled heavy equipment operators to help us build better communities....

Loader Operator - Hot Plant - West Valley City, Utah

  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 8 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...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • West Haven, UT (18 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Haven, UT (18 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Hourly Wage: $22.7 - $26.2 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Forklift Operator III (SCW)

  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 15 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 15 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Ogden, UT (22 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ogden, UT (22 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 16 days ago

Job ID: 512011 Non-Exempt Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North...

Loader Operator - Kilgore Contractin

  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (23 miles from Farmington, UT)
  • 18 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 Farmington, UT

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Farmington, UT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Farmington, 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 Farmington, 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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