Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Marietta, GA

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

  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America's Future Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Forklift Operator

  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure...

Crane Operator (Certified Hydraulic w/CDL)

  • Austell, GA (9 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austell, GA (9 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Crane Operator (Certified Hydraulic w/CDL) ALL Crane Rental of Georgia, Inc. Austell, GA - 30168 Position Summary ALL Crane Rental of Georgia, Inc. is seeking a certified Hydraulic Crane Operator...

Power Equipment Operator, Joppa CFC - Flex Worker (2010)

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Id : REQ_553292, Title : Power Equipment Operator, Joppa CFC - Flex Worker (2010), Category : Supply Chain, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...692,...

Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (21 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

$71,000 / year - (includes base hourly rate of $23.81 hr plus, weekly production bonus, shift & Sunday premiums, and 354 annual hours of scheduled overtime) Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator We Have...

Forklift Operator Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

Forklift Operator - Landsberg Orora Atlanta

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Landsberg Orora started in 1947, with the philosophy that everything begins and ends with the customer. Today, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, Landsberg Orora is a market...

Excavator Operator

  • Decatur, GA (19 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (19 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 7 days ago

training, and development Flexibility to build what you want, where you want Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operates a Excavator to complete tasks such as digging, excavating...

Part-Time Equipment Operator III

  • Marietta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Marietta, GA
  • 7 days ago

The purpose of this classification is to operate track or rubber-tired construction equipment with specialized functions related to maintenance, construction, and operational activities where the...

Equipment Operator III - Environmental Public Works

  • Roswell, GA (12 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Roswell, GA (12 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Drives single, tandem, and tri-axle dump trucks or brush trucks in order to transport and haul materials between original and final destinations for use in maintenance and construction projects; positions...

Equipment Operator I - Environmental Public Works

  • Roswell, GA (12 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Roswell, GA (12 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 7 days ago

City of Roswell, Georgia www.roswellgov.com/jobs JOB DESCRIPTION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Cartersville, GA (23 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (23 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Essential Functions of the Heavy Equipment Operator Supports company environmental, health, safety, security practices and policies Sorting and grading of incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and...

CDL-A Local City Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA (14 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Kennesaw, GA (6 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (6 miles from Marietta, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Storeroom Attendant / Forklift Operator in Kennesaw, Georgia Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $17.00 per hour...

Demographic Data for Marietta, GA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Marietta, GA

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Marietta, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.2%
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 Marietta, GA
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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