Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Vancouver, 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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Forklift Operator Great Company Multiple Shifts

  • Clackamas, OR (21 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Clackamas, OR (21 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 hours ago

Forklift Operator Our Client is a contract packer or co-packer, co-packs ready to drink beverage products in aluminum cans ranging from juices, energy drinks, teas and carbonated soda drinks in a...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Forklift Operator (Warehouse Technician)

  • Woodland, WA (17 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodland, WA (17 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

JOB PURPOSE: Work with packaging lines providing material needed to operate (bags, pallets, slip sheets, chipboard, etc.). Transport finished goods from packaging lines to stretch wrap conveyor....

Aggregate Loader Operator

  • Scappoose, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scappoose, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 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...

Reach Forklift Operator

  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Reach Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are currently seeking an experienced Reach Forklift Operator for the Receiving Department. This role involves operating a Reach Lift to unload and...

YARD LABOR & FORKLIFT OPERATOR Union

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Durham Branch - Portland, OR Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $21.79 - $24.79 Hourly Job Shift : Day POSITION SUMMARY About Us At Mutual Materials, we've been...

Forklift Operator

  • Hillsboro, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Sit Down Forklift 1st Shift Great Forklift Job Opportunity! Sit Down Forklift Operator 1st Shift Mon-Friday 7am-3:30pm Pay: $22.75 Gear Up for a Safer, Rewarding Future: Forklift Drivers Wanted!...

Forklift Operator, Loader II

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Id : 28924, Title : Forklift Operator, Loader II, Category : Freight Handling, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...667, ExternalPostedStartDate : null, JobLevel : null,...

Portland - Forklift Operator/Warehouse 18-24

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 12 days ago

PLEASE APPLYY DIRECTLY OR REACH OUT TO JOSHUA PURVIS @... OR ...******* **Manufacturing companylocated in Portland is looking for experienced warehouse workers with forklift experience. Company if...

US Forklift/ Heavy Machine Operator I

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Airswift is searching for a Forklift operator to work on a long-term assignment in Portland, OR. Description: The main function of a warehouse worker is to receive, store and issue materials,...

Forklift Operator 21/HR

  • Tualatin, OR (23 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR (23 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 18 days ago

Forklift Operator and Material Handler Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator and Material Handler to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for picking,...

Hazmat Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Sherwood, OR (24 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Sherwood, OR (24 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 19 days ago

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING! M-F 7am-5pm Expect 50hr work weeks $22-$28 DOE (Depending On Experience) Sherwood Who we are: Founded in 1926 - a time when the nation was healing and rebuilding from...

Load Builder/Forklift Operator

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 30+ 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...

Crane Operator

  • Hillsboro, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Summary As a Crane Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of cranes and other heavy equipment on construction sites. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, your core...

Woodyard Loader Operator

  • Columbia City, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia City, OR (14 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Woodyard Loader Operator Job Type: Full time Shift Schedule: M-F, 6a - 2:30p Salary: $20 - $22 DOE Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. Woodyard Loader Operator...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.4%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

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