Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Panama City, 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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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Panama City, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 19 hours ago

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operators Number of Openings: 1 Job Type: Full time Rate of Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 an hour DOE Location of Work: Bay County HR is now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for Major...

Equipment Operator - Solid Waste

  • Panama City, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 20 hours ago

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Operates commercial vehicles (Non-combination Class B vehicles up to 64,500) such as dump trucks, hook lift trucks, knuckle boom trucks and roll-offs....

Heavy Equipment Operators - Panama City

  • Panama City, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 20 hours ago

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is a growing road construction company. We are seeking to fill a Heavy Equipment Operator position for our local operations....

Webber - Equipment Operator - Infrastructure Management

  • Panama City, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 2 days ago

About us: Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing...

Equipment Operator - Gas Distribution

  • Panama City, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 2 days ago

Equix Energy Services is an energy and utilities contractor that provideshigh-quality pipeline and facility construction services. The Equix team isbuilt on pride in the workmanship and abilities...

CDL Driver - Crane Operator

  • Panama City, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 5 days ago

Joining Beacon Building Products as a CDL Driver – Crane Operator means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first,...

Heavy Equipment Operator - Roads & Bridges

  • Panama City, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 11 days ago

May occasionally operate a simple flatbed or dump truck, or a variety of minor powered machinery and equipment; may participate generally in the laboring work of the crew as workload demands....

Heavy Equipment Operator II - Vacuum Truck Operator

  • Lynn Haven, FL (5 miles from Panama City, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lynn Haven, FL (5 miles from Panama City, FL)
  • 12 days ago

The Heavy Equipment Operator II also safely operates various heavy equipment as assigned and based on capabilities, such as loaders, back hoes, excavators, asphalt trucks, and dump trucks used in the...

Heavy Equipment Operator with AIS Infrastructure

  • Panama City, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 30+ days ago

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining construction equipment to facilitate the successful execution of construction and industrial services...

Equipment Operator II-Streets & Drainage

  • Panama City, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Operates equipment and/or machines including front-end loader, bucket truck, lift truck, small transport trucks, large and small dump trucks, power broom/sweeper, backhoe, grader, various size trucks...

Equipment Operator I-Streets & Drainage

  • Panama City, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Operates equipment such as a large tandem dump truck, tractors, propelled mowers, push mowers, small dump truck, trash truck, bucket/lift truck, front end loaders, hand tools (power and manual), large...

Equipment Operator III-Streets & Drainage

  • Panama City, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Operates a lowboy, loads dump truck and trailers, front-end loaders, excavators, mowing machines, concrete truck and various s other construction and automotive equipment....

Equipment Operator III

  • Panama City, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Panama City, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Under the guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Equipment Operator III is an advanced-skilled work in the operations of heavy construction equipment, front loaders, solid...

Demographic Data for Panama City, FL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Panama City, FL

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Panama City, 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 Panama City, 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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