Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mississippi

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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Agricultural Equipment Operators

  • Schlater, MS
  • 11 hours ago
  • Schlater, MS
  • 11 hours ago

$14.83 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Agricultural Equipment Operators (Suppressed) Occupation: Agricultural Equipment Operators Location: Schlater, MS - 38952 Positions available: 2 Job #:...

Agricultural Equipment Operator

  • Indianola, MS
  • 11 hours ago
  • Indianola, MS
  • 11 hours ago

$14.83 Per Hour Agricultural Equipment Operator (Suppressed) Occupation: Agricultural Equipment Operators Location: Indianola, MS - 38751 Positions available: 9 Job #: 12485578 Source: Employ...

Equipment Operator

  • Hernando, MS
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hernando, MS
  • 16 hours ago

Join WITRON as an Automated Equipment Operator! We are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals to join our team as Automated Equipment Operators. As a vital member of our distribution center,...

Equipment Operator

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 2 days ago

Equipment Operator at Dollar Tree in Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States Job Description We are seeking the following for current and future openings: Warehouse/Distribution Center Associates...

Mobile Equipment Operator 1

  • Wiggins, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Wiggins, MS
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Mobile heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred. *Must have front-end loader or tractor experience....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Columbia, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MS
  • 3 days ago

Construction Company in search of experienced equipment operators that are able & willing to build & maintain access roads for the forestry & utility industries. -Valid Driver's License required....

Mobile Crane Operator

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 40779 Team: 14 Operating Engineers Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: No Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available...

**Responsibilities:**Operates heavy and complex equipment including but not limited to track hoe,backhoe, tractor, mower, front-end loader, dump trucks, bob trucks, blowouttrucks, and asphalt machines.Operates...

Crane Operator Greater Than 150 Tons

  • Greenville, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 7 days ago

Requisition ID: 170110** **Position Summary** Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material....

Equipment Operator - Underground (UMO)

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary: The Underground Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at...

Equipment Operator

  • Greenville, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 9 days ago

Requisition ID: 169832** **Position Summary** Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material....

Forklift Operator

  • Greenville, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 10 days ago

Requisition ID: 170030** **Position Summary** Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material....

Pw Equipment Operator II-Sanitation

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 11 days ago

SUMMARY: Operates some heavy equipment such as: knuckle-boom truck, backhoe, sweeper, end loader and dump trucks at a skilled level....

Stand Up (Only) Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Jackson, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 11 days ago

Company Description For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with...

Landfill Equipment Operator /26664/ Lake Cormorant

  • Lake Cormorant, MS
  • 13 days ago
  • Lake Cormorant, MS
  • 13 days ago

This Position is for a Landfill Equipment Operator with a work location in Lake Cormorant, MS.Waste Pro of Mississippi Inc.Star Landing LF-SLLFThe Landfill Equipment Operator is Responsible for...

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mississippi

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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