Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Brooksville, FL

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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Blast Hole Drill Operator

  • Brooksville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooksville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal earth drilling?...

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

  • Brooksville, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooksville, FL
  • 7 days ago

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 10 days ago

We’re looking for Heavy Equipment Operators ( based out of Leesburg or Sumterville, FL ) to join our team and help connect America. What you'll get......

Loader Operator (Coleman Plant)

  • Coleman, FL (22 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Coleman, FL (22 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. is accepting resumes for a Loader Operator for our Coleman Plant. Since 1958, Anderson Columbia has been an industry leader in paving and road building, making smooth...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Sumterville, FL (21 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sumterville, FL (21 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator Reports to: Quarry Supervisor At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority....

Medium Equipment Operator - Solid Waste Management

  • Lecanto, FL (17 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lecanto, FL (17 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, water truck, dump truck, and mini loader....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Wildwood

  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wildwood, FL (24 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 16 days ago

VETERANS PREFERENCE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR** We are seeking to fill a Heavy Equipment Operator position for our local operations....

Equipment Operator

  • Brooksville, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Brooksville, FL
  • 17 days ago

Who We Are Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Floral City, FL (9 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Floral City, FL (9 miles from Brooksville, FL)
  • 27 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20.45 - $23.95 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...

Demographic Data for Brooksville, FL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Brooksville, FL

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Brooksville, FL 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 Brooksville, FL
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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