Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Washington

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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Seeking Experienced Drill/Excavator Operator

  • Spokane, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Growing excavation outfit seeking experienced directional drill/excavator operator. We specialize in trenchless applications including but not limited to sewer liners, pipe bursting, waterline...

CDL/ Loader operator/Mechanic

  • Burbank, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Burbank, WA
  • 11 hours ago

CDL driver OR non CDL driver, mechanic, Loader are all skills I'm looking for: We are a family-owned company that has a very low-pressure CDL job available. It requires about 30 miles per day of...

NCCER Certified Crane Operator

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring NCCER Certified Crane Operators for projects located in the Bellingham, WA area. This is a full time opportunity, and the pay rate is $40-45/hour...

Dockworker/Forklift Operator (SEA)

  • Kent, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Overview XGS warehouse dockworkers are responsible for loading and unloading freight by hand or by using a pallet jack/forklift, sorting product, and ensuring that trailers are properly and...

Heavy Forklift Operator

  • Arlington, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, WA
  • 2 days ago

Express Employment Professionals of Everett are seeking a skilled Heavy Forklift Operator with material handling capabilities to operate a 35,000 lbs. capacity forklift for off-loading and loading...

Forklift Operator, Crossdock

  • Sumner, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sumner, WA
  • 2 days ago

Equipment Operator Start time: 10AM - Shipping Department. Start time: 5AM - Cage Department. An Equipment Operator is responsible for the daily distribution activities, productivity, and quality...

Forklift Operator

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator Pay: $22-23/Hour Location: Auburn, WA Shift: 7AM-4:30PM Job Description We are a distribution center in Auburn that transports a variety of products such as ATVs, gas, food, and...

Forklift Operator - 54883_cp

  • Pasco, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasco, WA
  • 2 days ago

About UsAmericold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers,...

Sumner - Forklift Operator

  • Sumner, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sumner, WA
  • 3 days ago

Description Candidates considered for the role will be responsible for performing all duties as either a freight handler and forklift driver. All candidates must be willing to unload/load freight...

Warehouse/Forklift Operator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for team member to join our Warehouse operating a forklift to receive, deliver and load palletized/unitized cargo shipments as well as handle loose shipments as...

Forklift Operator

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Cargo Handler in Lakewood, Washington Warehouse positions pay each week Hourly Pay: $28.00 per hour Schedule: First Shift Monday - Friday 7:00AM -...

Crane and Crane Operator Needed for Tree Fall

  • Woodland, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodland, WA
  • 4 days ago

un Crane and Crane Operator Needed for Tree Fall (Woodland) image 1 of 1 compensation: Quote Need someone with a crane to come out help me lower trees that I want to fall whole. There's a well at...

Excavator operator

  • Marysville, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Marysville, WA
  • 4 days ago

un Excavator operator (Marysville) SYS Construction 9706 near 55th Ave ne compensation: $25 - $40 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Excavator operator Excavate dirt...

Forklift Operator

  • Kent, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 4 days ago

Join our team as a Forklift Operator! Safely load/unload trucks, verify package counts, inspect freight, and manage workflow in a cold storage environment. Requires sit-down forklift or pallet...

Forklift Operator

  • Pasco, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasco, WA
  • 4 days ago

About Us Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers,...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.0%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
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 Washington
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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