Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salt Lake City, 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 - Kilgore Contractin

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 hours 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...

Loader Operator - Kilgore Contracting - Utah County

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day 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...

Production Worker/Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Production Worker/Forklift Operator Requisition ID: 13860 Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84120 Pay Type: **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Midvale, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Midvale, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Hourly Wage: $21.5 - $25 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...

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator Requisition ID: 13844 Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84120 Pay Type: **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to...

Forklift Operator

  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Spherion Staffing is searching for experienced Forklift Operators to work a temp to hire position at one of our growing clients located in Grantsville, UT. This warehouse is a 3PL (Third Party...

Heavy Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

Metro Group, Inc. is a premier metal recycling and transload company servicing the Wasatch Front. Family owned and operated since 1976, Metro Group is committed to providing quality service with...

Front End Loader Operator

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

511537 Reynolds Excavation, Demolition & Utilities is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our...

Forklift Operator (Days)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago

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

Overnight DC Forklift Operator - Inbound

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 8 days ago

Operate fork trucks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while unloading trucks and moving freight within the DC. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for moving incoming merchandise from...

Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days 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...

Construction Equipment Operator - Lehi

  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 10 days ago

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

Forklift Operator / Dock Worker

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 days ago

Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 107 years and...

Forklift Operator III (SCW)

  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 16 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...

Loader Operator - Parleys 1

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 18 days ago

Overview Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials Company, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders at our Parleys location. As a member of...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Salt Lake City, 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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