Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Red Lion, PA

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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Equipment Operator II - Buckhorn Quarry (2nd Shift)

  • Lancaster, PA (17 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • moments ago
  • Lancaster, PA (17 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • moments ago

For you NEW Equipment Operator II - Buckhorn Quarry (2nd Shift) Summit Materials Location Lancaster Posted date 5 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other Over...

PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A)

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 1 hour ago

PennDOT CDL Operator (Transportation Equipment Operator A) This listing closes on 9/2/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary $44,988.00 -...

Forklift Operator- Second Shift

  • Red Lion, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA
  • 5 days ago

Red Lion, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21726867 Summary Red Lion, PA $19.15 - $19.15 per Hour 3 Years Experience Special education certificate of completion/diploma or in attendance No Commisssion 40.00 hours...

Yard Loader Operator

  • Peach Bottom, PA (21 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Peach Bottom, PA (21 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Penn/MD Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a Yard Loader Operator! The Yard Loader Operator preforms the yard activities of loading, unloading, storing, transferring,...

Forklift Operator

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to work in an outdoor environment at a lumber yard. This role is ideal for individuals comfortable working in various...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck - York Quarry

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Elizabethtown, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 9 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

Loader Operator

  • Spring Grove, PA (16 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring Grove, PA (16 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job ID: 513858 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Spring Grove, PA (16 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring Grove, PA (16 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job ID: 513857 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...

Forklift Operator (ID #453469)

  • Elizabethtown, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Elizabethtown, PA Lancaster Pa 3170 $20.00/Per Hour Forklift Operator Job Description Branch Details Job Title: Forklift Operator Location: Elizabethtown, PA Job Type: Full-Time (Temp to Hire) Job...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • East Berlin, PA (24 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Berlin, PA (24 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Category: Light Industrial Location: East Berlin, PA 17316 Pay: $18.00 Hourly Posted: 3 days ago Status: Open Description Heavy Equipment Operator Power up your careeroperate...

Equipment Operator I - Highway

  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • York, PA (18 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Essential Functions Drives dump truck by picking up blacktop; driving back to paver; removing snow from streets; hauling stone from dump sites and residential properties; and collecting leaves from...

Forklift Operator

  • Red Lion, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Red Lion, PA
  • 22 days ago

SUMMARY Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities....

Forklift Operator

  • Wellsville, PA (23 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wellsville, PA (23 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Consider joining the Pennex family as a Forklift Operator - Day Shift in our Wellsville, PA location. The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently transports materials using the forklift,...

Industrial Forklift Operator - 1st-shift

  • Lancaster, PA (17 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (17 miles from Red Lion, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

With more than one million tons of structural steel fabricated over the past 20 years, High Steel Structures LLC is proud of the quality reputation we've earned as the steel fabricator of choice...

Demographic Data for Red Lion, PA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Red Lion, PA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Red Lion, PA 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 Red Lion, PA
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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