Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Acushnet, MA

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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Equipment Operator

  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 3 days ago

506877 P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix...

Paver Operator - Acushnet

  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 5 days ago

May guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to the machine hopper. Ability to withstand common vibratory motion associated with operation of most equipment and occasionally rough terrain....

Paver Operator

  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 23 days ago

May guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to the machine hopper. Ability to withstand common vibratory motion associated with operation of most equipment and occasionally rough terrain....

Paver Operator

  • Acushnet, MA
  • 24 days ago
  • Acushnet, MA
  • 24 days ago

May guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to the machine hopper. Ability to withstand common vibratory motion associated with operation of most equipment and occasionally rough terrain....

Forklift Operator

  • Rehoboth, MA (19 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rehoboth, MA (19 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job ID: 509785 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of...

Summer 25 Seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator I - Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  • Buzzards Bay, MA (16 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buzzards Bay, MA (16 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

-Operates heavy dump trucks, tractor-drawn mowers, and surf rakes to maintain roadways, parkways and grounds....

Maint Equipment Operator II

  • Sandwich, MA (21 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sandwich, MA (21 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Uses assigned equipment for facility grounds maintenance to include grounds keeping, snow removal, road maintenance, asphalt patching, excavation for utility service connections, street sweeping etc...

Maint Equipment Operator II

  • Otis ANGB, MA (18 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Otis ANGB, MA (18 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Uses assigned equipment for facility grounds maintenance to include grounds keeping, snow removal, road maintenance, asphalt patching, excavation for utility service connections, street sweeping etc...

Equipment Operator

  • Acushnet, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Acushnet, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Job ID: 506877 P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and...

Equipment Operator - Acushnet

  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (6 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job ID: 506877 P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and...

Equipment Operator - Acushnet

  • Acushnet, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Acushnet, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Job ID: 506877 P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and...

Utility Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Fall River, MA (10 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fall River, MA (10 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

NEUCO is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team! Heavy Equipment Operators, operate equipment to safely move earth, equipment, tools, and materials....

Forklift Operator

  • Middleboro, MA (12 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Middleboro, MA (12 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Ocean Spray is Now Hiring Forklift Operators at the Middleboro facility. T his 600,000 square foot processing plant has 3 production lines and can produce up to 80 million pounds per year of...

Turret Forklift Operator

  • Raynham, MA (17 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raynham, MA (17 miles from Acushnet, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

2nd shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm -11pm $19-$21/hour based on experience (+ $1.50 shift differential) Ready to take your skills to the next level? As a Turret Forklift Operator, youll play a...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Acushnet, MA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Acushnet, MA 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 Acushnet, MA
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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