Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Fredericksburg, VA

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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Horizontal Directional Drill Locater / Operator

  • WCC Cable Inc.
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • WCC Cable Inc.
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 12 days ago

equipment operator experience...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • WCC Cable Inc.
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • WCC Cable Inc.
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 14 days ago

WCC Cable, Inc. is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Fredericksburg, VA....

Equipment Operator 1st Shift

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 20 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Equipment Operator 2nd Shift

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 20 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Garrisonville, VA (13 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Garrisonville, VA (13 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of...

Equipment Operator

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 11 days ago

Support site cleanup by loading materials into dump trucks and removing excess debris post-excavation. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes....

Crane Operator

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 18 days ago

PC is seeking a NCCCO certified Crane Operator for a RT Hydraulic Crane for concrete, rebar, pipe work and general service lifting. Our Crane Operator may also occasionally operate various...

Equipment Operator

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 22 days ago

Insight Global is looking for an experience Equipment Operator to join a construction crew in Fredericksburg, VA. This construction crew is working on the above ground construction of a...

Loader Operator

  • Falmouth, VA (1 mile from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Falmouth, VA (1 mile from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 24 days ago

Overview Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Falmouth, VA (1 mile from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Falmouth, VA (1 mile from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $24.2 - $27.7 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Heavy Equipment Operator - 2335071

  • King George, VA (17 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • King George, VA (17 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Pay Range: $21 Shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm; Some Saturdays Preferred Experience: Small Equipment experience, skid steers, mini excavators, dump trucks and tractors What is the value...

Finish Grade Dozer Operator

  • Spotsylvania, VA (7 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Spotsylvania, VA (7 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

If you're a Finish Grade Heavy Equipment Operator, check out this opportunity to work with a well respected, award-winning Contractor that puts their employees first with safety initiatives, great benefits...

NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

  • Ruther Glen, VA (24 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ruther Glen, VA (24 miles from Fredericksburg, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced NCCCO Certified Crane Operators for projects located in the Ruther Glenn, VA area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is...

Equipment Operator - BUSH HOGGING/BRUSH HOGGING

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 90+ days ago

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your...

Demographic Data for Fredericksburg, VA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Fredericksburg, VA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Fredericksburg, VA 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 Fredericksburg, VA
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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