Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Utah

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

  • Price, UT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Price, UT
  • 4 hours ago

Loader/Operator Category:Oil & Gas Location:Price, UT 84501 Pay:$25.00 Hourly Posted:1 day ago Status:Open Description Loader/Operator Providing consistent work hours, allowing for more extended...

Forklift Operator I

  • Ogden, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Shifts Available: B Shift - Saturday-Monday 4:30am-5pm C Shift - Sunday-Wednesday 5pm-3:30am Pay Rate: $19.00/hr + $2.00 shift differential Location: 602 W 400 N, Ogden, UT 84404 Inside Hershey...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Hurricane, UT
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hurricane, UT
  • 21 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $21 - $24.5 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

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

Join Our Team as a Forklift Operator! Nexeo HR is looking for a skilled and motivated Forklift Operator to join a dynamic team in the Salt Lake City area ! The ideal candidate will have experience...

Loader Operator - Moab

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

  • Ogden, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 1 day ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing,...

Forklift Operator

  • Logan, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Logan, UT
  • 3 days ago

Burton Lumber's Logan location is looking for a forklift operator. Responsibilities: Building material orders for delivery Loading and unloading delivery trucks. Qualifications: Forklift...

Yard Loader Operator

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

We do land clearing, residential and light commercial demolition, along with maintaining our mulch production yard....

Loader Operator

  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago

Must be reliable and able to operate various size loaders associated with underground utility work. Additional operating experience running other heavy civil machinery is a plus. EXPERIENCE...

Mobile Crane Operator / CDL Driver

  • Layton, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 3 days ago

Valley Crane is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mobile Crane Operator with a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to partner with our growing employee owned company. We are a leading...

Warehouse / Forklift Operator

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

National Wood Products, Inc. is a hardwood lumber and plywood distributor that has been in business for over 40years. National Wood Products carries a large inventory of quality hardwood lumber &...

Forklift Operator

  • MSC, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • MSC, UT
  • 3 days ago

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a forklift operator for a company in the Ogden area. **Resume is required and needs to reflect longevity in work history and forklift...

Forklift Operator (Ogden, UT)

  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Pictsweet Company is growing! Responsible for driving powered industrial truck equipment with lifting devices such as forklift and push/pull to support repack production and warehouse...

CDL A Dump Truck Operator

  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 3 days ago

CDL A Dump Truck Operator SDHauling INC Spanish Fork, UT Full-time Transportation Support Services Posted on February 25, 2025 Job Title: Dump Truck Operator with opportunities for growth! Job...

Forklift Operator - Stocker Freezer/Cooler

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

Company Description Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Utah

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 Utah offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.2%
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Utah
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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