Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Georgia

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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Thermoplastic striping crew member

  • Decatur, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 4 days ago

40 year old thermoplastic striping comppany has openings for individuals experienced in layout for road striping as well as the ability to stripe with thermoplastic handliner. Management...

Asphalt Paving and Roller Operators

  • Decatur, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 4 days ago

Well established paving company has openings for paving and roller operators. Must have at least five years experience with both road and parking lot paving. Management experience helpful. Company...

Webber Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Macon, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 16 hours ago

Used for excavating ditches, structures and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and placing rock riprap....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Springfield, GA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Springfield, GA
  • 17 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operators - $20-24/hr If you're interested in other work outside of these positions, don't be shy to ask what else we have!...

Forklift Operator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 hours ago

Forklift Operator Job Description As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods. Your primary responsibility will be loading and unloading trucks...

..Excavator Operator 15 Years Plus Experience Must Grading & Pipe.

  • Cumming, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 18 hours ago

(Cumming) image 1 of 4 Casselberry Road compensation: $1,500.00 a week Looking for heavy equipment operator that can read plans set up lazar transit start Monday call ... TOP PAY post id: ... [ ]...

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Ball Ground, GA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Ball Ground, GA
  • 21 hours ago

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Quitman, GA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Quitman, GA
  • 21 hours ago

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company is hiring an Equipment Operator to join our team in Quitman, GA who is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater...

Forklift Operator

  • Savannah, GA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 21 hours ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for...

Directional Drill Operator Locator Foreman

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 22 hours ago

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,...

Environmental Remediation - Operator Equipment - Heavy 2

  • Vidalia, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vidalia, GA
  • 1 day ago

Have a working knowledge of Trenching and excavating requirements and regulations....

Equipment Operator II

  • Hampton, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hampton, GA
  • 2 days ago

The purpose of this position is to drive and operate vehicles and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete tasks for various public...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Stockbridge, GA
  • 2 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Equipment Operator I

  • McDonough, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • McDonough, GA
  • 2 days ago

Drives single, tandem, and tri-axle dump trucks or brush trucks in order to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects; positions...

Equipment Operator

  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 2 days ago

You will be responsible for excavating, moving, grading, erecting structural and reinforcing steel, and pouring concrete or other paving materials....

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Georgia

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Georgia 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
10.2%
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 Georgia
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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