Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bremerton, WA

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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Heavy Equipment/Aggregate Loader Operator

  • Vashon, WA (16 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Vashon, WA (16 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 20 days ago

equipment operator Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of crushers, wash plants, conveyors, material washers, and various other types of fixed and mobile equipment used in the...

Forklift Operator- Swing

  • Renton, WA (22 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Renton, WA (22 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator** **Pay: $23/Hour** **Location: Renton, WA** **Shift: 3PM-11:30pm** **Job Description** Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing custom corrugated sheets for sheet plants...

Forklift Operator III (Storage Center Worker)

  • Des Moines, WA (17 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (17 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 3 days ago

$24 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...

Warehouse worker/Forklift Operator Union Job

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Warehouse worker/Forklift Operator Union Job Atwork Personnel Services of Seattle - Seattle, WA Posted: 7/25/2025 - Expires: 10/23/2025 Job ID: 292122742 Job Description Our client is the largest...

Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator - Day Shift & Swing Shift Job Description Join a dynamic global logistics network that connects the world, where your contributions are valued and you can truly make a...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time - Starting at 100% Union Scale Pay and $10,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Starting at 100% Union Scale Pay Day 1 And $10,000 Sign On Bonus Thru 9/30/25 Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the...

Local Class C Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. Responsibilities * Loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the...

Forklift operator- Union position

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Our client is the largest third-party logistics company in the Pacific Northwest. They ve been in business for the last fifty years nationwide and Internationally. Our client operates six...

Rigging Work (Forklift Operator)

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 10 days ago

Summary You will serve as a RIGGING WORK (FORKLIFT OPERATOR) in the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard,...

Forklift Operator - Swing Shift

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Forklift Operator - Days and Nights Shift Location: Burbank, WA Job Type: Contract Schedule: Rotating Swing Shift | 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM | Rotating Day Shift | 3:00 AM - 3:30 PM Compensation Hourly...

Forklift Operator

  • Kenmore, WA (20 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kenmore, WA (20 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 17 days ago

**Job Description**: The Forklift Operator at DHL is responsible for safely operating forklifts to move, load, and unload heavy items and pallets within the warehouse. This role requires a strong...

Forklift Operator

  • Redmond, WA (24 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (24 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones,...

Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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 other freight...

Heavy Equipment/Excavator Operator

  • Bremerton, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Heavy Equipment/Excavator Operator State and federal contractor looking for a Heavy Civil Equipment Operator, preferably with pipe laying experience. Individual needs to be experienced operating...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time - Starting at 100% Union Scale Pay and $5,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Bremerton, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

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 same...

Demographic Data for Bremerton, WA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Bremerton, WA

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 Bremerton, WA 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 Bremerton, WA
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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