Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Baltimore, MD

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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CDL Driver & Crane Operator

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 hours ago

Local CDL A or Local CDL B Driver w/ Knuckleboom or w/ Crane Certification We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our team members and we show this by having a clear path of...

Pipe Excavator Operator

  • Bel Air, MD (22 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bel Air, MD (22 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Equipment Operator Responsibilities Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew on heavy civil construction projects....

Warehouse Equipment Operator, 1st Shift Shipping

  • Sparrows Point, MD (11 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (11 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Values & Innovation Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our...

Warehouse Equipment Operator, Weekend Shift Shipping

  • Sparrows Point, MD (11 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (11 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Values & Innovation Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our...

Warehouse Equipment Operator, 1st Shift Inbound

  • Sparrows Point, MD (11 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparrows Point, MD (11 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Values & Innovation Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Sales/Stockpile Loader - Westport SY

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago

Employee Referral Eligible 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...

Pile Driver

  • Annapolis Junction, MD (14 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (14 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include...

Equipment Operator

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 5 days ago

Trains and assists in the operation of Heavy Equipment Operator level and unfamiliar Equipment Operator level equipment and vehicles....

Equipment Operator

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator....

Crane Operator

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our team at Kinsley Steel, Inc. as a Full Time Crane Operator. As a Crane Operator with us, you will have the opportunity to operate...

Equipment Operator III (Waste Management)

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 8 days ago

truck, and stationary compactor units....

Equipment Operator II (Highways)

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Drives a dump truck and operates other support equipment during snow removal operations....

Skid Steer Operator

  • Greenbelt, MD (24 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Greenbelt, MD (24 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 9 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Holcim US, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Skid Steer Operator to support the operations in the...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Hanover, MD (10 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hanover, MD (10 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift Shaw Industries Group, Inc. - 3.8 Hanover, MD Job Details Full-time $21.71 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid sick time...

Pile Driver Superintendent

  • Glen Burnie, MD (8 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (8 miles from Baltimore, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Process time sheets using iPad Duties/Responsibilities: Drive metal sheet piling to hold back dirt during excavations Drive wood, steel, or concrete piling to hold up docks, wharves, and bridges Move...

Demographic Data for Baltimore, MD

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Baltimore, MD

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Baltimore, MD 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
10.3%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Baltimore, MD
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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