Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Carolina

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

***$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*** The Heavy Equipment Operator manages and performs ground preparation for the placement of solar module foundations and support located on various sites across North Carolina...

Grading Equipment Operator

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 6 hours ago

CK Contractors and Development is hiring Equipment Operators. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining various heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, rollers, backhoes,...

Equipment Operator $24/HR

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 10 hours ago

Working in close proximity to equipment and people, operate a mini excavator and loader to load dump trucks and do light grading....

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing,...

Blast-Hole Drill Operator (Quarry)

  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Marion, NC
  • 1 day ago

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal earth drilling?...

Equipment Operator II Operator - Stockroom

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Operates a dump truck. Performs work to meet safety regulations and quality/production standards....

Fine Grading Misc. Equipment Operator/Laborer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Apply Description Join the Team That Shapes the Finish Line! At Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC, we're not just moving dirt - we're crafting the perfect finish. If you're passionate about precision,...

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....

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

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day 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...

Equipment Operator - Cemetery

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

Operating construction equipment including, but not limited, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and tractors....

Motor Equipment Operator I - Street (Full-Time)

  • Statesville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Statesville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Operates vehicles and equipment such as a tractor, dump truck, backhoe, power boom, crawler loader, street sweeper, asphalt roller, road grader, mini excavator, skid steer, etc....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck

  • Knightdale, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Knightdale, NC
  • 1 day 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...

Equipment Operator II Operator - Stockroom

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Operates a dump truck. Performs work to meet safety regulations and quality/production standards....

Dupont State Recreational Forest - Forest Fire Equipment Operator

  • Brevard, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 2 days ago

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. * The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of...

Full Time Forklift Operator II

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 220291 Posting Locations: Charlotte Pay Range: $18.17 - $22.87, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Our Secret...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Carolina

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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