Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sioux City, IA

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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Secondary Road Equipment Operator- District #3 Correctionville

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 days ago

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days. Responsible...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator- District #2 Lawton

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 days ago

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days....

Material Handler Overhead Crane Operator 20/hr

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 7 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $36k - $46k Per Year Material Handler Overhead Crane Operator 20/hr Aerotek Occupation: Laborers and...

Directional Drill Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 days ago

Discover a more connected Directional Drill Operator career At TelCom Construction, as a Directional Drill Operator, you’ll be responsible for operating drill equipment to install underground...

Utility Equipment Operator (Civil Service)

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 days ago

Operates large motorized equipment to dig, excavate and move dirt and materials....

Loader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 11 days ago

Safely operates heavy equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade rock, gravel and sand....

Agricultural Equipment Operators

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 12 days ago

$17.79 Per Hour Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $20.71 - $23.05 Per hour Agricultural Equipment Operators (Confidential) Occupation: Agricultural Equipment...

Equipment Operator- Machine Bays (Days)

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 14 days ago

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community...

Equipment Operator- Machine Bays (Weekend/Days)

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 16 days ago

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community...

Secondary Road Equipment Operator- Correctionville

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 17 days ago

Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and routine maintenance of a variety of heavy and light equipment used in the construction and maintenance of Secondary Roads in accordance with State...

Equipment Operator

  • Elk Point, SD (22 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Elk Point, SD (22 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 21 days ago

Operate equipment including motor grader, backhoe, pay loader, dump truck, snowplow, street sweeper and garbage truck....

Equipment Operator- Machine Bays (Nights)

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 23 days ago

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Jackson, NE (12 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Jackson, NE (12 miles from Sioux City, IA)
  • 29 days ago

As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors....

Secondary Road Equipment Operator- Moville

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Secondary Road Equipment Operator

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Demographic Data for Sioux City, IA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sioux City, IA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Sioux City, IA 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 Sioux City, IA
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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