Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Michigan

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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Forklift Operator

  • Waterford Township, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Waterford Township, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Company Description About Us At Techo-Bloc, we aren't just paving patios--we're paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on...

Heavy Equipment Operator II

  • Detroit, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 16 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates various light and heavy equipment in a hazardous waste treatment processing facility or landfill....

Forklift Operator

  • Warren, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, MI
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Job Description The main responsibility of this role is to stock the production line with unfinished goods and materials, while also moving finished goods to the warehouse for...

Forklift Operator

  • Galesburg, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Galesburg, MI
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading...

Crane Operator

  • Oak Park, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, MI
  • 1 day ago

Employbridge is now hiring CRANE OPERATORS in Oak Park, MI! Available Shifts: 2p-10p (must be available to train on 1st shift for 3-6 weeks) 10p-6a (must be available to train on 1st shift for 3-6...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Byron Center, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI
  • 2 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Warehouse Forklift Operator, 2nd shift - Livonia, MI

  • Hazel Park, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Hazel Park, MI
  • 2 days ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate...

Heavy Equipment Operator, Transfer Stations

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 2 days ago

I. Job Summary Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that construct landfills, open cells that are ready for trash fill, close cells, site maintenance, site closures, and/or mining....

Heavy Equipment Operator II

  • Saginaw, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 2 days ago

Operates a variety of support equipment including dump trucks, pickup trucks, packer trucks, asphalt roller, air compressor and air tools, street sweeper, leaf vac, pavement saws, sand blaster, chipper...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Livonia, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Livonia, MI
  • 3 days ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Burton, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Burton, MI
  • 3 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator (Burton) Country Oaks Landscape Supply 3218 E Atherton Rd compensation: Will talk in person employment type: job title: Heavy Equipment Operator Busy Landscape Yard Look for...

Drill Operator/Locator

  • Albion, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Albion, MI
  • 3 days ago

We are Looking for Drill Operator- Competent in operating a Backhoe. Valid Class A CDL It must know how to Drive the Vermeer Drills (24x40 and 40x55) Drill Locator- Competent in Drilling...

Forklift Operator - TWB Monroe, MI

  • Monroe, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Monroe, MI
  • 4 days ago

TWB, Tailor Welded Blanks, is a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO Steel Company. The company developed the tailor welded blank market and has been the leading manufacturer of tailor...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Freeland, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Freeland, MI
  • 4 days ago

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Job Site Services (JSS) is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators to join our expanding company. JSS has expanded operations, with openings in multiple locations....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Burton, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Burton, MI
  • 4 days ago

Busy Landscape Yard Look for experienced Load Operator to process Mulch & Topsoil Apply in Person 3218 E Atherton Road Burton or Call Debbie ...

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Michigan

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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