Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Texas

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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Night Shift Loader Operator

  • Rosser, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rosser, TX
  • 45+ 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...

Day Shift Pit Loader Operator

  • Chico, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chico, TX
  • 3 hours 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...

Equipment Operator - Overhead (Oncor)

  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mineral Wells, TX
  • 3 hours ago

performing basic bucket rescue/escape Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces Understands minimum approach distance Understands excavation...

Day Shift Motor Grader Operator

  • Chico, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chico, TX
  • 3 hours 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...

Webber - Dozer Operator - Heavy Civil

  • West Columbia, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Columbia, TX
  • 3 hours ago

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

Equipment Operator

  • Lancaster, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lancaster, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Equipment Operators We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive...

Crane Operator

  • Liberty, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Liberty, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : LIBERTY TUBULARS - Liberty, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any Description Company Description: PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold...

Crane Operator (NCCCO or NCCER)

  • Richmond, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Richmond, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Crane Operator (NCCCO or NCCER) Zachry Construction Corporation - 4.0 Richmond, TX Job Details Estimated: $60.7K - $74K a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental...

Sanitation Equipment Operator II - Seo II - Recruitment Limited To Cwf Sanitation Employees

  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 12 hours ago

## SANITATION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - SEO II - RECRUITMENT LIMITED TO CWF SANITATION EMPLOYEESCURRENTLY THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES IN SANITATION, TRANSFER STATION AND...

Backhoe Operator// Operador de Excavadora y Gato /Bobcat

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago

un Backhoe Operator// Operador de Excavadora y Gato /Bobcat (Broadway and 410) image 1 of 1 compensation: $250 Busco persona con experiencia para manejar excavadora haciendo beams/ castillos para fund...

Directional Bore Drill Operator

  • Angleton, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Angleton, TX
  • 20 hours ago

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Equipment Operator-Light

  • Kerens, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Kerens, TX
  • 1 day ago

, pond/reservoir excavation, rough grade/finish grade roadway, underground utility work for various types of heavy civil, industrial, and wind projects....

Equipment Operator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Power equipment includes but not limited to earth moving, excavation, material handling, aerial, excavators, bulldozers, loaders, skid steers, back hoes, graders, water trucks, dump trucks, street sweepers...

Forklift Operator

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

About Us: EMR is one of the worlds leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Texas

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Texas 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
10.2%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Texas
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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