Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Everett, 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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Paver Operator Full Benefits + 401K

  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 1 day ago

***Up to a $500 Hiring Bonus!*** With over 45 years of experience, AA Asphalting has become the Pacific Northwest's leading asphalt and concrete restoration provider with several operating...

Construction - Paver Operator $27-$34.25/hr

  • Redmond, WA (21 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA (21 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 1 day ago

***Up to a $500 Hiring Bonus!*** With over 45 years of experience, AA Asphalting has become the Pacific Northwest's leading asphalt and concrete restoration provider with several operating...

Shipping Forklift Operator (1st Shift / Full Time)

  • Everett, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 3 days ago

What does it take to make 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee! For nearly 50 years, Cascade Coffee has been a top coffee manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. We roast, grind,...

Material Handler / Forklift Operator (1st Shift / Full Time)

  • Everett, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 3 days ago

What does it take to make 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee! For nearly 50 years, Cascade Coffee has been a top coffee manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. We roast, grind,...

Mid Shift Excavator Operator

  • Mill Creek, WA (10 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mill Creek, WA (10 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Load Builder/Forklift Operator

  • Marysville, WA (4 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marysville, WA (4 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 7 days ago

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom...

Forklift Operator

  • Redmond, WA (21 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (21 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4283261 Job Title: Forklift Operator Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Redmond Date Posted: 06/03/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift Duration of Job:...

Crane Operator Hooktender C1208

  • Everett, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 11 days ago

Crane Operator Hooktender C1208 Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Air planes is excited to offer opportunities for a Crane Operator Hooktender to join our Materials Management &...

Forklift Operator - FORKL005846-00001

  • Snohomish, WA (9 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Snohomish, WA (9 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 13 days ago

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. OSWs main facility is located in the Maltby...

Forklift Operator

  • Redmond, WA (21 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (21 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 13 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,...

Forklift Operator

  • Everett, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 14 days ago

Forklift Operator Overview: Pay: $22 to $28 an hour Location: Everett, WA Shift: 6am-4:30pm (Monday-Thursday) Weekly pay About the Company: This position is with a steel fabrication company,...

Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Crane Operator needed for a 4-month Industrial project in Woodinville, WA. The scope of work will consist of dismantling a lite industrial facility for shipping for perm storage. The crane...

Forklift Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Forklift operator needed for a 4-month Industrial project in Woodinville, WA. The scope of work will consist of dismantling a lite industrial facility for shipping for perm storage. Pay rate is...

Forklift Operator

  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 22 days ago

B.L. Harbert International is looking for a Forklift Operator to work at our project at the Shades Mountain Filter Plant in Birmingham, Alabama. Responsibilities: Operate forklift vehicle to lift,...

Crane Operator

  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (15 miles from Everett, WA)
  • 22 days ago

The crane operator is responsible for the maintenance and safety of the machinery, including checking the condition of the ground before setting up the crane, being aware of how much material can...

Demographic Data for Everett, WA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Everett, 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 Everett, WA 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 Everett, 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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