Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Oklahoma

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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Evening Shift Yard Loader Operator

  • Davis, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Davis, OK
  • 5 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Forklift Operator, Night Shift

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Community of Food People! We are looking for...

Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

  • Tinker AFB, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Tinker AFB, OK
  • 1 day ago

Examines, identifies and verifies a variety of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities. Receives, checks, verifies, sorts and classifies materials and...

Forklift Operator

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY Performs tasks requiring use of forklift to transport material to designated locations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Moves material throughout Processing from one location to another using...

Forklift Operator

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 510236 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

  • Mill Creek, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Mill Creek, OK
  • 2 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America's Future Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Forklift Operator-Storage Center Operator I

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload containers; assist with ensuring a safe and clean working environment, inside and out, for assigned storage center location....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Bakery Feeds - 3rd Shift

  • Watts, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Watts, OK
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing....

Crane Operator- Ladle

  • Durant, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Durant, OK
  • 2 days ago

it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ Theres more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, its the people inside our...

Heavy Equipment Operator (Earth Work)

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 3 days ago

and asphalt equipment.Operating a wide variety of heavy-duty, self-propelled construction equipment for projects including building construction, roadway construction, pier construction, grading and excavation...

Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Kickapoo Turnpike

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 days ago

Job Posting Title Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Kickapoo Turnpike Agency 978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY Supervisory Organization Kickapoo Maintenance Facility Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank...

Job Posting Title Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Kickapoo Turnpike Agency 978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY Supervisory Organization Kickapoo Maintenance Facility Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank...

Equipment Operator - Dredge Operator

  • Marietta, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Marietta, OK
  • 6 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Holcim is recruiting full-time day and night shift Equipment Operator - Dredge Operator at the Thackerville, OK plant-the shift differential for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). WHAT...

Driver-Spotter/Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago

Job Title Driver-Spotter/Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+...

Mobile Equipment Operator Temporary Summer

  • Waynoka, OK
  • 7 days ago
  • Waynoka, OK
  • 7 days ago

Join Arcosa Aggregates, a company with LOADS of opportunity and stability. Arcosa Aggregates is a leading producer and distributor of construction materials and services. We are unified in our...

Demographic Data for Oklahoma

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Oklahoma

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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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