Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Tooele, UT

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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Loader Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
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  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • moments ago

We are a well established company looking for Heavy Equipment Operators Responsibilities Scraper Operators, Loader Operators, Dozer Operators, Grader Operators, Rock Truck Driver's, Gravel Pit/Crusher...

Yard Loader Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • moments ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • moments ago

We are looking for experienced yard loader operators. They need experience in track hoes, back hoes, loaders and water trucks. Must be able to think on their feet, be able to handle the stress or...

Demolition Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • moments ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • moments ago

We are looking for experienced equipment operators. They need experience in track hoes, back hoes, loaders and water trucks. Must be able to think on their feet, be able to handle the stress or...

Warehouse / Forklift Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 hour ago

National Wood Products, Inc. is a hardwood lumber and plywood distributor that has been in business for over 40years. National Wood Products carries a large inventory of quality hardwood lumber &...

Equipment Operators/ Foremans

  • West Jordan, UT (19 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Jordan, UT (19 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 2 hours ago

We are looking for an experienced heavy equipment operator....

Forklift Operator - Salt Lake Location

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Burton Lumber's Salt Lake location is looking for a forklift operator. Responsibilities: Building material orders for delivery Loading and unloading delivery trucks. Qualifications: Forklift...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation based on experience. $33-$35/hr (Heavy Equipment Operator, Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders, Dozer, utilities, underground, excavation)...

Travel Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 4 days ago

Travel Heavy Equipment Operator - $ $25/hr + per diem and lodging This position requires travel across the Rocky Mountain region, Kansas, North Dakota to Texas, and as far as Louisiana....

Cleanup Equipment Operator III

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Cleanup Equipment Operator III Job Description: The Public Services team is looking for three (3) new Clean-up Equipment Operator III's to join our team! Under the direction of the...

Cleanup Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Cleanup Equipment Operator Job Description: The Public Services team is looking for a new Clean-up Equipment Operator to join our team! Under the direction of the field supervisor,...

Loader Operator-Feed and Load Out

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Location:-West Valley City and Erda Utah Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials Company, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End...

Loader Operator - Bluffdale 1

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Bluffdale, UT Reports To: Plant Manager Compensation: $24-$26 DOE Summit Materials is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator...

Loader Operator - Parleys

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials Company, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders at our Parleys location. As a member of...

Dozer Operator -Bluffdale

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Kilgore, a Summit Materials company, is looking for Dozer Operator in our Bluffdale Aggregate Plant. In this position you will be responsible for the movement of materials, both raw and...

Loader Operator - Grantsville

  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (20 miles from Tooele, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials company, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders at our Mona sand & gravel location. As...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Tooele, UT

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Tooele, UT 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 Tooele, UT
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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