Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Janesville, 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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CDL-A Local Driver/Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Janesville, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Janesville, 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Janesville, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator Janesville, WI 53545 Posted: 06/11/2025 Job Number: 762988 Pay Rate: 17.00 Industry: Distribution JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Forklift Operator Wage: $17.00/Hour Shift: 1st...

Forklift Operator Yard Team County

  • Janesville, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 3 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: County Materials Corporationis a leading manufacturer and trusted industry resource for concrete construction and landscape products. For more than 75 years, their products have...

Forklift Operator

  • Janesville, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 4 days ago

Colony Brands is very excited to be opening a facility in Janesville, WI in 2022. We are a family owned and privately held company with over 95 years of rich history. Our Janesville facility...

Forklift Operator

  • Darien, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Darien, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not...

1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Janesville, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required....

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator Fitchburg, WI Job Reference ID: 90376 Category: Light Industrial Job Type: Try-Before-Hire Location: Fitchburg, WI Hiring Day shift Warehouse/Forklift Operators for...

Loader Operator

  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Loader Operator 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Delavan, WI Loader Operator Location: Delavan At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing,...

1905 Loader Operator-Heavy Equipment Operator-SKID STEER OP

  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Loader Operator operates Industrial Loader (heavy equipment, not forklift) to load end dump trailer and plant hoppers with material, and perform general maintenance (grease,...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Fort Atkinson, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Atkinson, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage...

Forklift Operator

  • Janesville, WI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 90+ days ago

Overview The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is...

Demographic Data for Janesville, WI

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Janesville, 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 Janesville, WI 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 Janesville, 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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