Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Nebraska

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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Shapecutter and Crane Operator

  • Valley, NE
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley, NE
  • 1 day ago

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016 Why Valmont Were Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways....

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Omaha, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 4 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Job Site Location: Omaha, Nebraska Job Description As a Scraper Operator, you will be responsible for cutting to grade, which involves driving across terrain to scrape the earth...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Night Shift

  • Fort Calhoun, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Calhoun, NE
  • 5 days ago

Shift: Monday - Friday 6pm to 6am, Occasional Weekends Martin Marietta is currently looking for energized Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at an underground limestone mine at our Fort....

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Wakefield, NE
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakefield, NE
  • 5 days ago

Brand:** Michael Foods Inc. **Categories:** Operations Production **Locations:** Wakefield, Nebraska **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Req ID:** 26939 **Job Description** **Business Unit...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Wauneta, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Wauneta, NE
  • 6 days ago

Hourly Wage: $22.5 - $26 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Farm Equipment Operator (Ithaca, NE)

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago

Requisition Number: S_250302 Department: Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center-9750 Description of Work: The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC)...

Equipment Operator

  • Fremont, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, NE
  • 6 days ago

Equipment Operator 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Fremont, NE Job ID: 18851 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to...

Material Handler (Forklift Operator)

  • North Platte, NE
  • 7 days ago
  • North Platte, NE
  • 7 days ago

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We're an international company, with solid roots in North Platte and we've got opportunities for a few dynamic people to...

Asphalt Equipment Operator

  • Omaha, NE
  • 7 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 7 days ago

Job ID: 507230 OMNI Engineering, a CRH company, started its business in 1985 in Omaha, Nebraska. OMNI is involved in heavy highway construction as well as private and commercial site construction....

Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill - Bennington, NE

  • Bennington, NE
  • 7 days ago
  • Bennington, NE
  • 7 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR NEEDED!! Pay Range: $Good Pay! Paid Weekly! Great Benefits!...

Forklift Operator I

  • Mead, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Mead, NE
  • 8 days ago

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading building envelope solution supplier that effectively drives energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential...

I, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Bennington, NE
  • 9 days ago
  • Bennington, NE
  • 9 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR NEEDED!! Pay Range: $Good Pay! Paid Weekly! Great Benefits!...

Farm Equipment Operator (Ithaca, NE) University of Nebraska Lincoln

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 9 days ago

Requisition Number: S_250302 Department: Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center-9750 Description of Work: The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC)...

SIMON Mobile Equipment Operator

  • Ogallala, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Ogallala, NE
  • 12 days ago

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with...

Equipment Operator

  • Papillion, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Papillion, NE
  • 12 days ago

Clean Harbors National Remediation team is seeking Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators....

Demographic Data for Nebraska

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Nebraska

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Nebraska 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 Nebraska
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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