Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Port Gamble, 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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Dockworker / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 4 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...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Forklift/Material Handler Job Description The position of Material Handler involves transporting products between facilities in the South Park area of Seattle and assisting the Material Handling...

Heavy Equipment/Excavator Operator

  • Bremerton, WA (18 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (18 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 17 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...

Counter Sales Rep & Forklift Operator

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : Bellevue Main Office - Bellevue, WA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : None Salary Range : $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None...

Shipping Forklift Operator (1st Shift / Full Time)

  • Everett, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Everett, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 23 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 (18 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mill Creek, WA (18 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 25 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...

CDL Driver - Crane Operator

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Are you a skilled CDL driver looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can be home every night? At QXO, we’re seeking a dedicated driver who takes pride in safety, service, and teamwork. As a...

Vegetable Harvest Crew/Tractor Operator

  • Sequim, WA (24 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sequim, WA (24 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

This H-2A job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are?currently?eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation.** **Job Description** **Vegetable Harvest...

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

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ 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...

Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ 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 (22 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ 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...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time - Starting at 100% Union Scale Pay

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ 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...

Forklift operator- Union position

  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (20 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (22 miles from Port Gamble, WA)
  • 30+ 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,...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Port Gamble, 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 Port Gamble, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.3%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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