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.

1-15 of 92 Jobs

Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

  • Okmulgee, OK
  • moments ago
  • Okmulgee, OK
  • moments ago

Time Type: Part time Role Details: Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $15 / HR Job Location: 3428 North Wood Drive, Okmulgee, OK 74447 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist customers in the...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Ardmore, OK
  • 18 hours ago
  • Ardmore, OK
  • 18 hours ago

Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator is a production-oriented operator capable of safely operating various pieces of equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers, and crushing equipment....

Crane Operator / Industrial Heavy Duty Forklift Driver

  • Glenpool, OK
  • 19 hours ago
  • Glenpool, OK
  • 19 hours ago

JD SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT COMPANY: NOW LOOKING FOR A DEPENDABLE FORKLIFT DRIVER THAT CAN HANDLE A 36,000lb CAPACITY FORKLIFT. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Loading, unloading, shipping,...

Small Equipment Operator MRF Processing

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 20 hours ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 20 hours ago

I. Job Summary Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to...

Crane Operator (Tulsa, OK) - Austin Industrial

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 23 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 23 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operator / Crane Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Bakery Feeds - 3rd Shift

  • Watts, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Watts, OK
  • 1 day ago

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

Equipment Operator

  • Oakhurst, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakhurst, OK
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe within the field. Clean Harbors...

Warehouse Material Handler / Forklift Operator (7182)

  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Broken Arrow, OK
  • 2 days ago

L&W Supply is a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling tiles, steel framing and other building materials used by commercial and residential contractors. L&W Supply delivers the products...

Asphalt Laborers / Equipment Operators

  • Sand Springs, OK
  • 2 days ago
  • Sand Springs, OK
  • 2 days ago

Our client is a locally owned and growing asphalt and concrete company that provides a wide range of pavement services, including parking lots, driveway installations, overlays, patching, seal...

Heavy Equipment Operator (Utility)

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

Heavy Equipment Operator (Utility) Tulsa, OK 74146 Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,200 industry leading professionals working together...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Bakery Feeds - 2nd Shift

  • Watts, OK
  • 3 days ago
  • Watts, OK
  • 3 days ago

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

120-25 Equipment Operator I (Waste Management)

  • Stillwater, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Stillwater, OK
  • 4 days ago

120-25 Equipment Operator I (Waste Management): SIGNING BONUS FOR CURRENT OKLAHOMA CDL DRIVERS ($1,000 at first pay period and $1,000 after a successful completion of 6-month introductory period!)...

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 5 days ago

operating Dozers, Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, and Front-End Loaders....

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift (1:45P - 10:15P)

  • Fort Gibson, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Gibson, OK
  • 5 days ago

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad...

Equipment Operator - Join Now

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 5 days ago

Equipment Operator - Join Now compensation: To be discussed. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH Loads trucks, feeds bins with various aggregate materials, maintains proper quantities of material to be loaded,...

Demographic Data for Oklahoma

Moving to Oklahoma? Find some basic demographic data about Oklahoma below.


Local
National
3,959,261
94,077

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireConstruction curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
Heavy Equipment Operator Course: Excavator & Skid Steer CertificationOur comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator Course offers online training and expert instruction on two essential pieces of...
Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness
Working with or around heavy equipment is unavoidable on most construction sites. That's why it's important that you have an awareness of what's happening around you at all times, so you can react...
Heavy Metal 101
This is not a metallurgy class! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about heavy metal music. Topics of this video lecture series include musicology, history, metal culture, music theory,...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


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
48.4%
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 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Heavy Equipment Operator Related Career Advice Articles

Young man working construction job
Top Construction Jobs for Flexibility and Upward Mobility

If you are interested in seizing control of your schedule or challenging yourself to advance in the workplace, take a look at the guide below.

Read article »
construction worker figures building atop an increasing pile of coins
Increasing Construction Wages & The Looming Talent Shortage

Is there a talent shortage in construction? Now that the jobs are returning, the workers are not, and this is a serious cause for concern among builders.

Read article »
construction professional on a job site
Guide to Construction Certifications

Want to take your construction career to the next level? View our construction certifications list to find the best construction certification for you.

Read article »