Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Utah

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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Equipment Operator (Receiving) Swing Shift Mon-Frid 2:30pm-11pm

  • Ogden, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 14 hours ago

Equipment Operator Department: All Depts. Reports to: Department Supervisor / Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: The Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of...

Sewer Specialist / Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Orem, UT
  • 15 hours ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 15 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Orem, UT, USA...

Forklift Operator

  • Tooele, UT
  • 21 hours ago
  • Tooele, UT
  • 21 hours ago

Forklift Operator** *$21.60 per hour; Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm* **Job Description** Join a leading mining manufacturing company with over 40 locations across the United States. At our Tooele...

Equipment Operator

  • Smithfield, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, UT
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading. Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging....

Forklift Operator

  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 512789 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of...

FT - Equipment Operator I - Storm Water/Sewer Division

  • Ogden, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, and backhoe, vactor, flush truck, compressors, jack hammers, concrete saws...

Haul Truck Equipment Operator

  • Vernal, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernal, UT
  • 2 days ago

Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator seeking an exciting career move with a company celebrated for its outstanding team culture and supportive atmosphere?...

Waste & Recycling Senior Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

truck, and flatbed stake truck....

Equipment Operator: Utilities

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

General Laborer Opportunity Summary of Position: BMEI is hiring for laborers who will work with crews installing underground utilities. You will be clearing the work area, potholing, opening pits,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Hurricane, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hurricane, UT
  • 6 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21 - $24.5 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

HDD Drill Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Ready to Drill Big? Join Cannon as an HDD Operator! Cannon Companies is on the hunt for a rockstar Horizontal Directional Drill Operator to power through challenging projects and elevate our elite...

Forklift Operator

  • Tooele, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Tooele, UT
  • 8 days ago

Spherion Staffing is searching for experienced Forklift Operators to work a temp to hire position at one of our growing clients located in Grantsville, UT. This warehouse is a 3PL (Third Party...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Millcreek, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Millcreek, UT
  • 9 days ago

About Us Established in 1976, Flare Construction, LLC, a Quanta Services Company, is a full-service contractor providing heavy, civil, industrial, and energy construction services for customers in...

Loader Operator - Aggregate North Area

  • Morgan, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Morgan, UT
  • 9 days ago

Overview POSITION: LOADER OPERATOR LOCATION: Aggregate Division North Do you crave an environment where you're appreciated and rewarded for your hard work? Tired of your hard-earned wages being...

Loader Operator - Moab

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 12 days ago

Overview Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Moab, UT Reports To: Plant Manager Summit Materials is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders in...

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Utah

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Utah 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 Utah
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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