Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Middletown, OH

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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Standup Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Middletown, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, OH
  • 1 day ago

Stand-up Forklift operators Shifts: Nights 6:00pm to 6:30am- 2,2,3 schedule (every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off) Pay: Base + Incentive pay averaging $24+ hourly combined. Training: Training...

Equipment Operator

  • Hamilton, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamilton, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 1 day ago

VEYER is a Fortune 500-scale fulfillment leader with 40+ years of supply chain expertise, operating 40 North American warehouses in support of brands like Office Depot. We specialize in...

Forklift Operator

  • West Chester, OH (14 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, OH (14 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly team as a Forklift Operator to work at a premier 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) company in West Chester, Ohio....

Forklift Operator 20-21/hr Start Asap

  • Sharonville, OH (18 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sharonville, OH (18 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator 20-21/hr If interested, text or call Madelyn at: ...** Job Description As a material handler, you will operated a stand up forklift. You will also provide lead assistance to team...

1st Shift Overhead Crane Operator 20/hr

  • West Chester, OH (14 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Chester, OH (14 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 9 days ago

1st Shift Overhead Crane Operator $20/hr Job Description As a Glass Setter/Puller, you will play a crucial role in the production process by operating an overhead crane to supply a window...

Overhead Crane Operator 20/hour

  • Fairfield, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairfield, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Overhead Crane Operator Job Description As a Glass Setter/Puller, you will play a crucial role in the production process by operating an overhead crane to supply a window manufacturing line. Your...

Loader Operator - South

  • Lebanon, OH (13 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lebanon, OH (13 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 15 days ago

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture,...

Equipment Operator-NP

  • Hamilton, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hamilton, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 16 days ago

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference. Shift: 1pm-9:30pm What's the Short Version? The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product by using a radio frequency (RF) unit,...

Forklift Operator - Production

  • Hamilton, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hamilton, OH (8 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Company thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a...

Equipment Operator/Material Handler

  • Middletown, OH
  • 16 days ago
  • Middletown, OH
  • 16 days ago

Operates various mobile equipment, including but not limited to, trucks, heavy equipment, dozers, front-end loaders, boom trucks, mobile cranes, bobcat, forklift, cherry picker, dump trucks, and/or...

Loader Operator

  • Middletown, OH
  • 17 days ago
  • Middletown, OH
  • 17 days ago

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture,...

Equipment Operator I

  • Cincinnati, OH (23 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (23 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 19 days ago

Job Details Division: River Metals Recycling LLC Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States Other Available Locations: Ohio; Kentucky Basic Job Functions: Safety is the most important part of all...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Franklin, OH (7 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Franklin, OH (7 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 26 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator FIDELITONE - 2.6 Franklin, OH Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook...

Directional Drill Operator - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

  • Centerville, OH (15 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 27 days ago
  • Centerville, OH (15 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 27 days ago

Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying. It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation - traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key...

Forklift Operator- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift

  • Mason, OH (15 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mason, OH (15 miles from Middletown, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

General Job Function: The Forklift Operator is responsible for supplying and staging the production lines with all the necessary materials, packaging, dunnage, and equipment and removing finished...

Demographic Data for Middletown, OH

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Middletown, OH

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Middletown, OH 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
10.3%
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 Middletown, OH
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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