Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Brooklyn Park, MN

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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Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Dayton, MN (10 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dayton, MN (10 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 8 hours ago

First Shift Material Handler 1st Shift:- 6:00am to 2:00pm (Monday- Friday with some Sat OT) - Overtime: Up to 2 hours BEFORE shift - Pay: $19.84 an hour Job Description Operate a Stand-up forklift...

CDL Driver - Crane Operator (1328)

  • Rogers, MN (12 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rogers, MN (12 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 10 hours ago

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00AM-4:00PM, Saturdays as needed If youre a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a nationally established company, look no further. ABC...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 13 hours ago

If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!...

Loader operator

  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Excavation Equipment Operator

  • Shakopee, MN (22 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shakopee, MN (22 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 2 days ago

The operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of excavators and other heavy equipment to perform duties such as excavation, trenching, grading, site preparation, and loading...

Forklift Operator

  • New Brighton, MN (9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Brighton, MN (9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator - 1st shift - $20-23/hr M-Th 6:00am-4:30pm, OT on Fridays Job Description This role involves operating a forklift for approximately 50% of the workday to stage products for...

Equipment Operator

  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Hiring Immediately. $750 Sign-On Bonus Offered BENEFITS: Union benefits and pay offered Plenty of growth opportunities On the job training Potential overtime Get paid weekly, etc. Hourly Wage:...

Agricultural Equipment Operators

  • Edina, MN (10 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Edina, MN (10 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 4 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: THIS JOB POSTING IS INTENDED ONLY FOR U.S. WORKERS LEGALLYAUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DO NOT SPONSOR VISAS ORCONSIDER...

Forklift Operator

  • Shakopee, MN (22 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shakopee, MN (22 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Job ID: 510210 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...

Directional Drill Operator

  • Blaine, MN (9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Blaine, MN (9 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Discover a more connected Directional Drill Operator career At TelCom Construction, as a Directional Drill Operator, you'll be responsible for operating drill equipment to install underground...

Pit Loader Operator

  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Pit Loader Operator Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Share Share Email Tweet Share Position Summary: (BR) is a growing, award-winning, and established union highway/heavy contractor looking for an...

Forklift Operator

  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (16 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 13 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Forklift Operator operates forklift to move materials, load trucks for customer delivery, and maximize the use of plant space. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable...

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill - 2332241

  • Burnsville, MN (23 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN (23 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 13 days ago

II, Heavy Equipment Operator! Pay Range: Paid Weekly! Awesome Benefits! Requirements: 1 plus years of operating backhoe, excavator, pay loader and dozer! Shift: Monday-Friday! 6:30am 4:30pm!...

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Burnsville, MN (23 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN (23 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 15 days ago

II, Heavy Equipment Operator! Pay Range: Paid Weekly! Awesome Benefits! Requirements: 1 plus years of operating backhoe, excavator, pay loader and dozer! Shift: Monday-Friday! 6:30am - 4:30pm!...

Asphalt Paver Operator

  • Minnetonka, MN (8 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (8 miles from Brooklyn Park, MN)
  • 17 days ago

Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck; at times, maintain a constant flow of asphalt into the hopper; ease paver forward, safely pushing the dump truck along the...

Demographic Data for Brooklyn Park, MN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Brooklyn Park, MN

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Brooklyn Park, MN offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
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 Brooklyn Park, MN
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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