Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Full Time 1st Shift Forklift Operator I

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Requisition ID: 230370 Locations: Norfolk Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.00, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Click here to experience a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Uncap Your...

Backhoe Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago

responsible for safely and efficiently operating a backhoe, a construction vehicle with a digging arm and bucket, to move materials, excavate, and prepare construction sites. They also perform...

Crane Operator

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description BAE Systems is hiring Crane Operators to support the Norfolk Ship Repair facility. Position Summary The Crane Operator performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving...

Forklift Operator - Overnight

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new reach truck forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator (Storage Center Worker - III)

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago

$20 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...

Crane Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 7 days ago

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include...

Pile Driver Operator 34hr

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Aerotek is looking to hire several Pile Drivers to work at the ongoing Hampton Roads Bridge- Tunnel ( HRBT) expansion project in Virginia. The pay is up to $34 an hour with an immediate start,...

Forklift Operator II - Transload

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is...

Crane Operator

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Our client, a major distribution site, is seeking a Crane Operator to join their team in Virginia Beach, VA. As a Crane Operator, you will be part of the warehouse team transferring materials in...

Forklift Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 16 days ago

Forklift Operator Pay: $16-20/hour dependent on experience Hours: M-F 7am - 4:30PM Description - Pick Orders of off racks - RF scanning - 70% forklift and 30% other general S&R tasks - Picking...

Hydraulic Crane Operator - Infrastructure

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Responsibilities Safely operate various types of cranes to lift and move material. Perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance on the equipment. Read and understand operator's...

1st Class Rigger/Overhead Crane Operator (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 903)

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 27 days ago

1st Class Rigger/Overhead Crane Operator (2nd Shift) - Steel America Purpose: Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a 1st Class Rigger/Overhead Crane Operator to support 2nd...

Bulldozer Operator

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 27 days ago

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization....

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Chesapeake, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.2%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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