Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Denton, TX

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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MasTec Communications Group

Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL and Underground)

As a Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL and Underground), you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community....

Heavy Equipment Operator- Street Services

  • Flower Mound, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 9 hours ago

trucks; motor graders; 1 ton to 5 ton vehicles; etc as a primary responsibility....

Forklift Operator Denton TX.

  • Denton, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Forklift Operator Denton TX. At Georgia-Pacific, we dont believe that a job is just simply a job. We see each role as a career and a way to advance your skills to not only better your life, but...

Certified Crane Operator Operador de Grua Certificado

  • Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Newstar Drilling, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Crane Operators for any of the North Texas construction projects. We excel at what we do and are looking for talented construction...

Day Shift Pit Loader Operator

  • Rhome, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rhome, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day 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...

Loader Operator

  • Denton, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 2 days ago

Loader Operator Requisition ID: 13968 Location: Denton, TX, US, 76201 Pay Type: Hourly **Company Overview** **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data...

Equipment Operator

  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago

trucks, water trucks....

1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Bilingual Forklift Operator - The Colony, Tx $20-21/hr - 1st shift Job Description Receive daily order sheets to pull flooring materials for different construction sites. Ensure orders are pulled...

Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Used for excavating ditches, structures and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and placing rock riprap....

Forklift Operator

  • Denton, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 7 days ago

512211 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 premier...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Coppell, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Coppell, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Join our close-knit, hardworking team as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where your skills and reliability truly make a difference! This dynamic role combines hands-on forklift operation-including...

Stormwater Equipment Operator

  • Little Elm, TX (11 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Elm, TX (11 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Light and Heavy equipment operators work in nearly every type of climate and weather condition. Workers often get dirty, greasy, muddy, or dusty....

Street Equipment Operator

  • Little Elm, TX (11 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Elm, TX (11 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Light and Heavy equipment operators work in nearly every type of climate and weather condition. Workers often get dirty, greasy, muddy, or dusty....

Streets & Drainage Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (13 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Examples of Duties Licensed to operate a Street Sweeper and other heavy equipment such as Backhoes, Dump Trucks, and Track Loaders....

Loader Operator

  • Denton, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 11 days ago

trucks, water trucks....

Demographic Data for Denton, TX

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Denton, TX

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Denton, TX 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 Denton, TX
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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