Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Plant City, FL

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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MasTec Communications Group

Directional Drill Operator/Locator

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...

Equipment Operator

  • Plant City, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Plant City, FL
  • 1 day ago

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material. Key...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Full Time

  • Mulberry, FL (17 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mulberry, FL (17 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Experienced and Efficient Heavy Equipment Operator Looking for someone who can operate all three of the following equipment. Large Excavator used for loading on the road dump trucks....

Warehouse / Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Primary purpose:Responsible for assisting other operators in the safe, efficient and quality-conscious unloading and loading of bulk and packaged commodities to or from vessel, railcars, trucks...

Equipment Operator

  • Seffner, FL (8 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seffner, FL (8 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your...

Track Worker/ Equipment Operator

  • Mulberry, FL (17 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mulberry, FL (17 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Location: Mulberry, Florida Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time, on-call availability required A Day in the Life When you join Road & Rail Services as a Track Worker / Equipment...

Forklift Operator

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Now hiring Forklift Driver Job Description As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating sit-down forklifts to load and unload primarily fruits into specific storage rooms...

Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste

  • Plant City, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Plant City, FL
  • 4 days ago

IT Technician II Plant City, FL Parks Equipment Operator II (Sansone) Plant City, FL Equipment Operator II - Solid Waste Plant city, FL Order: 84485 Order Type : PAY RANGE DOQ: $18.23 - $29.17/HR....

Temporary Loader Operator/Yard Maintenace

  • Riverview, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverview, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Temporary Loader Operator/Yard Maintenace (Riverview) Letourneau Enterprises, Inc. 13511 Balm Riverview Road near Big Bend compensation: Compensation depending on experience employment type:...

Forklift Operator -1st Shift

  • Auburndale, FL (19 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburndale, FL (19 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, and Pools. When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do...

Motor Grader Operator

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Phillips, Inc. Motor Grader Operator Tampa, FL 33612 Job Summary: As a Motor Grader Operator, you will play a crucial role in our earthwork projects. You will be responsible for operating and...

Excavator - Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Excavator - Heavy Equipment Operator Tampa, FL 33617 Job Summary: As an Excavator - Heavy Equipment Operator you will be a key contributor to our earthwork and construction projects....

GPS/Finish Dozer Operator

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Phillips, Inc. GPS/Finish Dozer Operator Tampa, FL 33617 Job Summary: As a Dozer GPS/Finish Dozer Operator, you will play a vital role in our construction and grading projects. Your primary...

Night Forklift Operator

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 7 days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform...

Night Shift Forklift Operator

  • Zephyrhills, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Zephyrhills, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Job ID: 513942 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...

Demographic Data for Plant City, FL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Plant City, FL

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Plant City, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.4%
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 Plant City, FL
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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