Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in New Berlin, WI

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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N/C Turning Equipment Operator - weekend nights

  • Cudahy, WI (9 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cudahy, WI (9 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Proven to Perform From the edges of space to the bottoms of oceans, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us....

Equipment Operator Third Shift

  • West Allis, WI (2 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Allis, WI (2 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a skilled front-end loader and other motorized equipment operator? Do you like variety in work assignments using a wide range of equipment? If so, then this is the position for you!...

Stand Up Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Muskego, WI (9 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Muskego, WI (9 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Warehouse Tech - 3rd Shift Job Description Join a team that produces delicious sweet potato chips fried in avocado oil, renowned for being free of the top 9 most common allergens in snack foods....

Loader Operator

  • Milwaukee, WI (7 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (7 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Quad Axle Dump Truck and Heavy Machinery Operator/Mechanic Needed

  • Sturtevant, WI (21 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (21 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Full-time local drivers for material hauling and heavy equipment operator, experience necessary, mechanical abilities required for truck/equipment maintenance and repair in the shop....

Hoist Operator Material Handler

  • Cudahy, WI (9 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cudahy, WI (9 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 6 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Company Description RRD is a leading global providerof marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevateengagement across the complete customer journey. The...

URGENCT HIRE Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Milwaukee, WI (7 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (7 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 8 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Aerotek is currently hiring heavy equipment operators! Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment including Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader, Skid-Steer, and Backhoe....

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Germantown, WI (17 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Germantown, WI (17 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 16 days ago

."** **Heavy Equipment Operator Need!** **Pay Range:** Paid Weekly! Union Benefits!...

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill - 2331914

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (11 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (11 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 17 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Need! Pay Range: Paid Weekly! Union Benefits! Requirements: 3 plus years of operating dozers, excavators, skid steers, landfill compactors, and haul trucks!...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Waukesha, WI (8 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (8 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 17 days ago

Come work with us as a Heavy Equipment Operator andenjoy a family-focused, progressive culture....

Heavy Equipment Operator Oiler

  • Waukesha, WI (8 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (8 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 17 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Equipment Operator (Oiler) Zenith Tech a Walbec GroupCompany Southeast WI. Are you looking for an exciting career in road,highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech of the...

II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (11 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (11 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 18 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Need! Pay Range: Paid Weekly! Union Benefits! Requirements: 3 plus years of operating dozers, excavators, skid steers, landfill compactors, and haul trucks!...

Heavy Equipment Operator (Demolition)

  • New Berlin, WI
  • 20 days ago
  • New Berlin, WI
  • 20 days ago

Job Description: The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors...

Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL B Driver

  • Racine, WI (22 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Racine, WI (22 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 22 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job description Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator(CDL B Required) Job Description: We are looking for a skilled andsafety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator with a CDL B license...

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (11 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (11 miles from New Berlin, WI)
  • 29 days ago

Material Handler/Forklift Operator Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA Posted 4 days ago Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental...

Demographic Data for New Berlin, WI

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in New Berlin, WI

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in New Berlin, WI offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
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
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in New Berlin, WI
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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