Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Fayetteville, NC

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 II - Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • moments ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • moments ago

Equipment Operator II in Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance to operate light and medium power-driven equipment requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (such as refuse trucks, yard waste trucks, dump...

Equipment Operator II - Public Services

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • moments ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • moments ago

Equipment Operator II's for the Public Services Department to operate light and medium power-driven equipment requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (such as refuse trucks, yard waste trucks, dump...

Utility Excavator Operator ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY Operate a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, excavator/trackhoe, loader, backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck, tamper, and water truck....

Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 7 days ago

equipment such as compressors, cement mixers, skip loaders, knuckle boom, bucket trucks, and various other equipment, in support of a variety of maintenance and construction activities, including excavating...

Heavy Equipment Operator I (Four Open Positions)

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 14 days ago

, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks and other heavy mechanized equipment....

Webber - Excavator Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 24 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 24 days ago

Used for excavating ditches, structures and mass excavations, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, loading trucks and placing rock riprap....

UGE Directional Drill Operator/Locator

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Overview MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Mamers, NC (24 miles from Fayetteville, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mamers, NC (24 miles from Fayetteville, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.8 - $23.3 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Webber - Motor Grader Operator - Heavy Civil

  • Saint Pauls, NC (19 miles from Fayetteville, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Pauls, NC (19 miles from Fayetteville, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Schedule : Typically Monday through Saturday but occasionally up to seven (7) days per week Objective Operate Motor Grader to conduct rough grade work on new highways. Regular Job Duties Operate...

Equipment Operator

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 90+ days ago

About Us Carolina Power and Signalization, a Quanta Services Inc. company, is headquartered in Fayetteville, NC. Since its founding in 2008, it has rapidly become the leading utility company in...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Fayetteville, NC

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Fayetteville, NC 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 Fayetteville, NC
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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