Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Powhatan, 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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Crane Operator (NCCCO Required)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 17 hours ago

Crane Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Crane Operator to join our team, specializing in dredge work with expertise in operating the 4010 Rough Terrain Crane. **Role...

Forklift Operator

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator and Material Handler Job Description Join our team as a Warehouse Worker in an electrical supply distribution warehouse, where you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient...

Loader Operator (Full-Time Seasonal)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Combine World is a dynamic and expanding organization in the agriculture sector, dedicated to providing high-quality new and used equipment, as well as parts for agricultural machinery. Our...

Material Handler - Forklift Operator

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Build your future with BlueLinx as a Material Handler / Forklift Operator! Are you ready to be a vital part of a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United...

Forklift Operator

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Opportunity summary: As Forklift Driver in our busy shipping bay or warehouse, you will be responsible for operating an industrial forklift to track load and/or unload trucks for delivering the...

Inventory Control Coordinator (Forklift Operator)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Smart, Innovative, and Hard-working? Perfect! We are growing and need the right people with the right mindset. Join our family and find a home where you will enjoy working with your peers, be...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 12 days ago

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

Crane Operator (Dredge)

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 12 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...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 25 days ago

Job Description 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...

1st shift Sit-down Forklift Operator

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

1st shift Sit-down Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 15 / Hour location_on Richmond, Virginia work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Now Hiring:...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the...

Crane Operator

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 45+ 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....

Forklift Operator

  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA (21 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

If you enjoy working with a team, outdoors, and with your hands, then this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a booming industry! We're looking for people who don't shy away...

Excavator Operator

  • Chesterfield, VA (20 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chesterfield, VA (20 miles from Powhatan, VA)
  • 90+ 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 Powhatan, 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 Powhatan, VA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.0%
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 Powhatan, 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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