Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Louisiana

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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Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Directional Drill Operator/Locator Foreman, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment,...

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Directional Drill Operator/Locator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join...

Pile Driver Journey

  • Sulphur, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sulphur, LA
  • 5 hours ago

20102BR** **Job Title:** Pile Driver Journey **Job Description:** 1. Works outdoors in all weather conditions. 2. Reads and understands blueprints, drawings, and sketches. 3. Selects proper size...

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY

  • LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • LA
  • 5 hours ago

truck (tandem axle or trailer dump) + Gradalls + Hot mix pavers ( + Lowboys + Milling machines ( + Road planer + Road widener ( + Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted) + Striping machines + Sweepers + Track...

Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, 1Hvy

  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 5 hours ago

truck (tandem axle or trailer dump) + Gradalls + Hot mix pavers ( + Motor Grader + Lowboys + Milling machines ( + Road planer + Road widener ( + Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted) + Striping machines +...

Forklift Operator

  • Holden, LA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Holden, LA
  • 10 hours ago

Forklift Operator (01022880) Job Description Forklift Operator-01022880 Description The Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill in Holden, LA has an immediate opening for an experienced Forklift Operator. It is...

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2 or 1 HEAVY

  • LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • LA
  • 13 hours ago

Section 51 Unit 728 51/169513/MEO121HV/07.09.25-LH Weekly Statewide Travel Required* At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Keithville, LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Keithville, LA
  • 22 hours 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,...

MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, 1Hvy

  • Tallulah, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tallulah, LA
  • 1 day ago

truck (tandem axle or trailer dump) Gradalls Hot mix pavers (<40 HP) Motor Grader Lowboys Milling machines (<90 HP) Road planer Road widener (<90 HP) Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted) Striping...

Light Equipment Operator Journey

  • Sulphur, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sulphur, LA
  • 1 day ago

20192BR** **Job Title:** Light Equipment Operator Journey **Job Description:** Operators light equipment including but not limited to fork lifts, dump trucks, fuel trucks, and trailer trucks....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Zwolle

  • Zwolle, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Zwolle, LA
  • 1 day ago

. / **Job:** **Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction* **Title:** *Heavy Equipment Operator - Zwolle* **Location:** *LA-Zwolle* **Requisition ID:** *01022762*...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Rayville, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rayville, LA
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an Equipment Operator that will be responsible for operating equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by...

Operator Crane I

  • Norco, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norco, LA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Crane Operators will operate one or more cranes to move heavy equipment from one location to another location. This often entails a change in altitude from one location to the...

Equipment Operator

  • Barksdale AFB, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Barksdale AFB, LA
  • 1 day ago

Description ABOUT US Black Label Services (BLS) originally started in the Oil & Gas market, building a strong presence by providing full automation systems to well-site locations and becoming a...

Mobile Equipment Operator 1,2, or Heavy

  • Deridder, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Deridder, LA
  • 1 day ago

truck (tandem axle or trailer dump) Gradalls Hot mix pavers (<40 HP) Motor Grader Lowboys Milling machines (<90 HP) Road planer Road widener (<90 HP) Sewer Cleaners (truck mounted) Striping...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Louisiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.4%
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 Louisiana
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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