Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Carolina

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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Heavy Equipment Operator

***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*** The Heavy Equipment Operator manages and performs ground preparation for the placement of solar module foundations and support located on various sites across North Carolina...

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Directional Drill Operator/Locator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join...

Intermodal Equipment Operator

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 hours ago

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether youre looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck

  • NC
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$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of...

Universal Heavy Equipment Operator

  • NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • NC
  • 1 hour ago

$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of...

Forklift Operator

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 2 hours ago

Forklift Driver| Greensboro| HIRING IMMEDIATELY Natural Team Leader, will support the Team Leaders in accomplishing the overall teams mission and lead natural work teams in day to day operations....

Forklift Operator

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for...

Small Wheel Loader Operator - Req. ID: 3231

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum 2 years heavy equipment operator work experience preferred....

Night Shift Loader Operator

  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Job ID: 513999 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of...

Forklift Operator

  • Belmont, NC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Belmont, NC
  • 18 hours ago

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallens success. We pride ourselves on...

Landscape Yard Hand / Loader Operator

  • Oakboro, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Oakboro, NC
  • 20 hours ago

Looking for full time landscape materials yard hand wheel loader/ excavator experience a plus will train motivated person or we can use an experience operator pay based on experience 45-55 hrs a...

Universal Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Henderson, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Henderson, NC
  • 21 hours ago

$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nations largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of...

Drill Operator/Locator DCI- Archdale

  • Archdale, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Archdale, NC
  • 1 day ago

Drill Operator/Locator DCI- Archdale Danella Construction, Inc. - 3.9 Archdale, NC Job Details Estimated: $42.5K - $55.8K a year 22 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Life...

Contract Logistics Forklift Operator FL-OO

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

It's more than a job As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to...

Crane Operator

  • Harrisburg, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, NC
  • 1 day ago

Crane Operator Pay: $20- $21 /hr Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 11 pm to 7 am Crane Operator is responsible for hanging finished parts on racks to be galvanized and moving them with overhead cranes...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Carolina

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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