Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Appleton, WI

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 II - 1st Shift - (Pick Module)

  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brillion, WI (15 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 16 hours ago

Endries international Inc. has a 1st Shift Forklift Operator II (pick module) opening. The starting wage is $20 per hour + bi-weekly bonus potential based on productivity with the ability to reach...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day 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...

Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st shift in Ashwaubenon, WI

  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full-Time Material Handler in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

Material Handler - Forklift Operator

  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago

Must be willing to Work on a rotating 8 hour shift Why Great Northern Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of...

Warehouse Forklift Operator Day Shift

  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full-Time Material Handler in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

Forklift Operator Material Handler

  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full-Time Material Handler in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full-Time Material Handler in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ashwaubenon, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full-Time Material Handler in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator/ Material Handler

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 7 days ago

Day or Night shift: 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days: work 3 days, off 2 days: work 2 days & off 3 days) *every two weeks you will be scheduled to work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the...

Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator M-F, 8 hours, Starting Wage $22.25/hr

  • Little Chute, WI (2 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Little Chute, WI (2 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 8 days ago

You know our brands, The Laughing Cow, Babybel, Boursin, Kaukauna, Merkts and Price's, which elicit smiles across America. They are daring, responsible and deliver dairy goodness. As you imagine,...

Forklift Operator

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handlers in Green Bay, Wisconsin Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per hour Additional Pay:...

Class 4 Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

  • Chilton, WI (20 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chilton, WI (20 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Description Central Garden & Pet/Kaytee is currently looking for a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator to join our team in Distribution Center at Kaytee in Chilton, WI. In this role you will be...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handlers in Green Bay, Wisconsin Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

Forklift Operator Green Bay

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Warehouse Worker. The Warehouse Worker performs warehouse and janitorial duties and follows company policies and...

CORE CUTTER / SORTER GREEN BAY 6A to 2P

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 15 days ago

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Warehouse Worker. The Warehouse Worker performs warehouse and janitorial duties and follows company policies and...

Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Appleton, WI

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 Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI
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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