Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Salt Lake, 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

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 7 hours 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Are you looking to work for a company that truly values their employees? Would you like to become involved in projects that benefit your communities? Do you want to work with leaders that...

Loader Operator - Aggregate North Area

  • Morgan, UT (17 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgan, UT (17 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day 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 (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day 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 (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 1 day 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 And Material Handler

  • Centerville, UT (6 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Centerville, UT (6 miles from North Salt Lake, 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 (12 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kaysville, UT (12 miles from North Salt Lake, 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...

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 3 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 (13 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (13 miles from North Salt Lake, 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 (13 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (13 miles from North Salt Lake, 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 (6 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Centerville, UT (6 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 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 -2nd Shift - $23.57

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 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 (19 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (19 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 5 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 (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 6 days ago

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

Vehicle & Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (15 miles from North Salt Lake, UT)
  • 8 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...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake, 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 North Salt Lake, 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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