Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wyoming

A Heavy Equipment Operator in the construction industry operates large machinery, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, which are utilized for construction projects. Their key responsibilities include maneuvering heavy equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance checks, and ensuring the machinery is in good working order. They are essential to the construction process as they clear and grade land, excavate earth, lift heavy materials, and perform other tasks that require specialized equipment. They also should have a thorough understanding of safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents on the job site.

Potential Heavy Equipment Operators should possess excellent hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, technical skills, and mechanical knowledge. They should also understand how to read blueprints and topographic maps. It's crucial for them to have certification from a recognized heavy equipment operator training school, and some states may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Construction Laborer, Forklift Operator, or Truck Driver. These positions can provide valuable experience in the construction industry, and help individuals gain familiarity with different types of machinery.

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Street Equipment Operator I or II

  • Laramie, WY
  • 8 days ago
  • Laramie, WY
  • 8 days ago

This position performs a variety of duties like maintain street sign, paving streets and alleys, clean storm drains, run dump trucks and motor graders and construct and repair City streets....

Equipment Operator - Rock Springs - Lewis & Lewis

  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 8 days ago
  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 8 days ago

Roles & Responsibilities Operate a track hoe to excavate trenches, pull trench boxes and grade in heavy construction operations....

Truck Driver Loader Operator

  • Greybull, WY
  • 13 days ago
  • Greybull, WY
  • 13 days ago

Truck Driver Loader Operator Magnet Cove, Greybull No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please. Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in...

Wind Heavy Equipment Operator - Cheyenne Ridge II Wind Project

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 14 days ago
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 14 days ago

Wind Heavy Equipment Operator - Cheyenne Ridge II Wind Project M. A....

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator - Mechanic

  • Douglas, WY
  • 16 days ago
  • Douglas, WY
  • 16 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring,...

Feed Loader Operator

  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 18 days ago
  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 18 days ago

Overview Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials Company, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders to feed materials to the crusher in a...

Loader Operator -Green River

  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 18 days ago
  • Rock Springs, WY
  • 18 days ago

Overview Lewis & Lewis, a Summit Materials company, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders in a Sand and Gravel Environment. As a...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Aggregate

  • Cody, WY
  • 21 days ago
  • Cody, WY
  • 21 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator - Aggregate Croell, Inc. life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), clothing allowance United States, Wyoming, Cody Jun 10, 2025 Heavy Equipment Operator - Aggregates |Croell, Inc...

Equipment Operator

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 22 days ago
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 22 days ago

Equipment Operator Croell, Inc. Cheyenne, WY 82006 Scraper Operator |Croell, Inc. Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader...

Equipment Operator - Cement

  • Gillette, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gillette, WY
  • 30+ days ago

Equipment Operator - Cement (98615) Requisition ID 98615 - Posted 05/05/2025 - Wyoming - Gillette - Operations Job Description KLX Energy Services LLC provides a broad range of technical solutions...

Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL Required

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cheyenne, WY
  • 30+ days ago

An Operator should possess a fundamental understanding of construction and be able to operate different construction equipment and tools. Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to operate heavy...

NARM - Experienced Production Equipment Operator

  • Wright, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wright, WY
  • 30+ days ago

About the role: We are currently seeking an Experienced Production Equipment Operator to join our Open Cut Mining team at our North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM). NARM is the world's largest...

Crane Operator

  • Laramie, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Laramie, WY
  • 30+ days ago

PLEASE DO NOT CALL REGARDING OPEN POSITIONS Position: CRANE OPERATOR Job Summary: Must be able to drive and operate cranes of various sizes and types (lattice boom, crawler, hydraulic, rough...

Track Hoe / Dozer Operator

  • Evanston, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Evanston, WY
  • 30+ days ago

Track hoe operation, digging stone and or dozer reclamation Call Lee at ... or Brian at ...

Scraper Operator

  • Riverton, WY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverton, WY
  • 30+ days ago

Operates push/pull scraper to move, haul, and grade earth on construction sites, such as roadbeds, ditch banks, etc. ** **Gas Hills, WY (not Wyoming Preference)** **Bret Clyde Final Grading...

Demographic Data for Wyoming

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wyoming

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Wyoming offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.3%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

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