Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Nevada

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

  • McCarran, NV
  • 5 hours ago
  • McCarran, NV
  • 5 hours ago

Title: Forklift Operator Requisition Id: 40113 Job Function: Plant/Processing Operations Career Area: Operations Work Location: McCarran About Us: Stericycle is now part of WM!!! To learn more...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Reno, NV
  • 18 hours ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 18 hours ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Equipment Operator - Utility Construction

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 19 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 19 hours ago

Read blueprints, organize material, and use other resources as necessary to complete excavation requirements, which may include the use of basic hand tools....

Must be physically able to lift minimum of 50lbs, work digging and moving landscape materials with hand tools or equipment, operation knowledge of irrigation, planting and general landscape...

Heavy equipment operator

  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 1 day ago

Heavy equipment operator (Minden/Carson, Dayton) compensation: 28-35 PER HOUR DOE+ d costs health insurance-401k employment type: job title: operator Contractor needs experienced operator for utility...

Equipment Operator

  • Sparks, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 1 day ago

Equipment Operator (Reno/Sparks Areas) Diamond Concrete Cutting 100 Menezes Way compensation: Discussed at Interview employment type: job title: Equipment Operator We're an established Concrete...

Utility Equipment Operator II

  • Fernley, NV
  • 5 days ago
  • Fernley, NV
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: Operates small trucks, dump trucks, and miscellaneous small equipment. Performs manual labor involving water distribution and wastewater collection systems maintenance and repair....

Heavy equipment operator

  • Reno, NV
  • 5 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 5 days ago

Contractor needs experienced operator for utility installations at multiple sites in Carson,Minden and Dayton areas. Experience in sub division work a plus. Looking people that can run a little...

Paver Operator

  • Gardnerville, NV
  • 5 days ago
  • Gardnerville, NV
  • 5 days ago

Currently hiring ASPHALT PAVER OPERATOR for our locally owned construction company. We are General Contractor specializing in grading, underground utilities, paving and asphalt maintenance within...

CDL Crane Rigger

  • Elko, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Elko, NV
  • 6 days ago

Sterling Crane LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a...

Equipment Operator

  • Sparks, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 6 days ago

We're an established Concrete Subcontractor, looking for a Equipment Operator in the Reno/Sparks Area. Diamond Concrete Cutting offers competitive pay, paid vacation time, health insurance, 401(k)...

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Round Mountain, NV
  • 9 days ago
  • Round Mountain, NV
  • 9 days ago

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap...

Forklift Operator

  • Sparks, NV
  • 9 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 9 days ago

Forklift Operator Redwood Materials is looking for Resource Recovery Technician to join our growing EHS team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated...

Crane Operator

  • Sparks, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 10 days ago

Shipping & Receiving Clerk - Day Shift McCarran, NV CNC Operator Carson City, NV Crane Operator Sparks, NV Order: 1057761 Order Type : Long Term Position: Crane Operator Location: McCarren, Nv...

Demographic Data for Nevada

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Nevada

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Nevada offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.4%
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
0.4%

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