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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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

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

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Forklift Operator

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

Forklift Operator - Suffolk, VA 23434 Pay Rate: $15/hour Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM PeopleShare is now hiring a Forklift Operator in Suffolk, VA! This is a great opportunity for...

1st Class Rigger/Overhead Crane Operator (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 873)

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

Tower Crane Operator

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

Responsibilities for this Position Tower Crane Operator Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523 National Steel and Shipbuilding Com We have an exciting opportunity in our Rigging department. This...

Crane Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 4 days ago

Crane Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Crane Operator capable of operating friction, cable, and hydraulic cranes. The successful candidate will efficiently manage waterside cranes...

Forklift Operator - Overnight

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 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

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

3rd Shift Warehouse Material Handler** **Job Description** The candidate will be responsible for staging, packing, and moving products, as well as assisting with quality checks and other duties as...

Tractor Operator - Norfolk, VA

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

Tractor Operator - Norfolk, VA Location Norfolk, VA Employment Duration Full Time Non-Exempt" Pay Range Apply Now ( Welcome to Maytag Aircraft Maytag Aircraft LLC is a U.S. Government services...

Excavator Operator

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

OVERVIEW** **Archer Western** is currently seeking an **Excavator Operator** for the **Deep Creek Bridge Replacement**, in **Chesapeake, VA**. The Excavator Operator's primary function is to...

Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

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

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Receives, verifies, sorts and classifies, warehouses, and issues a variety of excess surplus property. Conducts...

Chesapeake, VA - SEC Mini-Excavator Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 13 days ago

Southeast Connections, LLC provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy...

Tractor Operator (Gardener)

  • Langley AFB, VA (24 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Langley AFB, VA (24 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 22 days ago

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks, such as; fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming...

Excavator Operator

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

We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a skilled heavy equipment operator, especially backhoe and/mini excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements....

Excavator Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 25 days ago

: **Excavator Operator - Utility and Site Development** **C and M Site and Utility Contractor LLC | Chesapeake, VA (Hampton Roads)**...

Crane Operator

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 28 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

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 Chesapeake, VA 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 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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