Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Palm Beach, 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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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Equipment operator positions available for canal improvements job, loading dump trucks. Move and safely position equipment, handle and haul material to final placement, rough and fine grading....

Equipment Operator - (Cemetery) Tuesday - Saturday 6:30AM - 3:00PM

  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (18 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 hour ago

Operate backhoe, loader, forklifts, bobcat, roller, dump truck, Vac-con truck and tack machine and other construction equipment as assigned....

Asphalt Paver Operator

  • Lake Worth, FL (6 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lake Worth, FL (6 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 hours ago

Johnson Brothers Corporation a Southland Company - Lake Worth, FL. We are looking for an experienced Paver Operator to join our paving crew. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience...

Crane Operator - Immediate Opening

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Update AUGUST 2025 Immediate Opening for a Rough Terrain (RT), Large Hydraulic and Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operator(s) for construction projects in the South Florida area. OSHA accredited...

Heavy Equipment Operator (Temp to perm)

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 19 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operator (Temp to perm) (Fort Lauderdale / WPB) compensation: $22-$26 an hour QLM is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators for a client of ours in south Florida....

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (Multiple Opportunities)

  • Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Drives and operates a dump truck; flags traffic; patches roads; inspects/maintains equipment for proper and safe operation....

Forklift Operator

  • Jupiter, FL (15 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL (15 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

OVERVIEW: Safely operates forklift to move vessels in and out of the water. Also moves land based vessels to designated work, storage or sales areas. KEY TASKS: Proper and safe operation of the...

Loader Operator - South Bay

  • Lake Park, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Park, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Maschmeyer Concrete Company of Florida is currently seeking a highly-motivated, dependable Front-End Loader Operator at our Concrete Plant in South Bay, Florida....

Loader Operator

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the...

Equipment Operator I

  • Boynton Beach, FL (13 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL (13 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Operates a manual rear load garbage truck, a manual rear load recycle truck, and a dump truck....

Equipment Operator Trainee

  • Boynton Beach, FL (13 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL (13 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Equipment specific field tests within Solid Waste residential line of business, manual collection section including rear load garbage truck, rear load recycle truck and dump truck Employees who fail...

Equipment Operator II

  • Boynton Beach, FL (13 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boynton Beach, FL (13 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Operates all Level I Equipment Operator assigned trucks as needed (rear load, rear load recycling truck, and dump trucks to complete division or departmental workload....

Heavy Equipment Operator (GPS Dozer)

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator (GPS Dozer) West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Summary: This position is responsible for operating several types of construction equipment such as dump trucks, bulldozers, front end...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Production Loader

  • Loxahatchee, FL (22 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Loxahatchee, FL (22 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator - Production Loader Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under direct supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs earthmoving and support duties...

Heavy Equipment Operator II

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 7 days ago

Pay Rate: Starting $23 - $28 per hour (Depending on experience) Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed I. Job Summary Operates a wide variety of heavy equipments vehicles...

Demographic Data for West Palm Beach, FL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach, 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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