Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cambridge, 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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Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/ Maintenance Mechanic / Public Works Laborer

  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

lots and highways; greases, oils and cleans equipment and performs minor maintenance; performs unskilled labor duties of which the following are typical examples: digging holes, trenches, and other excavations...

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Maintenance Mechanic

  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

lots and highways; greases, oils and cleans equipment and performs minor maintenance; performs unskilled labor duties of which the following are typical examples: digging holes, trenches, and other excavations...

Full-Time Forklift Operator & Non-CDL Truck Driver

  • Holbrook, MA (17 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Holbrook, MA (17 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth,...

Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator/Public Works Laborer (Water)

  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Digs, braces, backfills and tampers excavations. Installs and repairs asphalt and concrete....

Crane Operator

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

About GE Vernova GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced...

Equipment Operator

  • Holliston, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Holliston, MA (20 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Equipment Operator Reworld Projects, LLC Holliston, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $49.9K - $65.3K a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Benefits from...

Utility Equipment Operator / CDL Driver / Pipe Laborer

  • Lynn, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynn, MA (11 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Utility Equipment Operator / CDL Driver / Pipe Laborer (Lynn, MA) compensation: top pay employment type: job title: Utility Equipment Operators / Pipe Layers / CDL Dr Excavator and Loader operator...

Landscape & Excavation Laborer / Equipment Operator

  • Acton, MA (17 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Acton, MA (17 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

What we do: - Excavation, including land clearing, foundation excavation, utility trenching, rough and fine grading, site drainage, and septic systems....

Forklift Operator

  • Everett, MA (4 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Everett, MA (4 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 6 days ago

General Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the operation of a forklift and/or skid steer to lift and move materials, machines, and/or products in many...

Crane Operator

  • Harvard, MA (24 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Harvard, MA (24 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago

un Crane Operator (Central MA) North Atlantic Concrete compensation: $35 - $40 per hour employment type: job title: Crane Operator Looking for a NCCCO certified crane operator with a Rhode Island...

Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operators- Snow Operations

  • Woburn, MA (7 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (7 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Operator Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operators will operate new state of the art CAT equipment....

Seasonal Maint Equipment Operator II (Stoneham Labor Yard)

  • Stoneham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stoneham, MA (6 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 7 days ago

-Operates heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers or tractor-drawn mowers, and surf rakes or sickle bars to maintain roadways, parkways and grounds....

Seasonal Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Stony Brook Labor Yard, Hyde Park

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Operates heavy dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers or tractor drawn mowers to maintain roadways and grounds....

Forklift Operator

  • Foxborough, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (22 miles from Cambridge, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Job Location : NPS - Foxborough, MA Position Type : Part Time Education Level : High School Diploma or Equivalent Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : None Job Category :...

Special Heavy Motor Equipment Operator / Catch Basin Cleaner (Sewer)

  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (1 mile from Cambridge, MA)
  • 9 days ago

May assist private contractors during City construction or excavations. Read and follows specifications on engineering blueprints, sketches, and diagrams of the water and sewer system....

Demographic Data for Cambridge, MA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cambridge, MA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, 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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