Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

  • Center Valley, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Center Valley, PA
  • 13 days ago

Lehigh Concrete Technologies, LLC is a Lehigh Valley based drilling and compaction grouting service. We are currently seeking to hire an experienced Equipment Operator to join their rapidly...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Downingtown, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA
  • 15 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Company: A.L. Prudente Excavating Co. Position: Heavy Equipment Operator (Full-Time) Experience Required: Minimum 3 years Job Description: A.L....

Pit Loader Operator

  • Newtown, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Newtown, PA
  • 16 days ago

Line of Business: AggregatesPit loader operator About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450...

Equipment Operator

  • Wrightsville, PA
  • 29 days ago
  • Wrightsville, PA
  • 29 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Equipment Operator

  • Saint Thomas, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Thomas, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Sarver, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sarver, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services...

Equipment Operator B (Seasonal) - Shawnee State Park

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 hour ago

You will handle tractor-mounted grass and brush mowers, dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and front-end loaders with a bucket capacity of less than three cubic yards, along with any necessary...

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Heavy Equipment Operators

  • Coal Township, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Coal Township, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Come Join our Growing Team * Seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators. Must have previous experience. CDL not required, but medical card preferred....

Loader Operator

  • Pennsburg, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pennsburg, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

Equipment Operators, Laborers, Carpenters, and Foremen

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 5 hours ago

May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the side of excavation, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris....

Forklift Operator / General Laborer

  • Milton, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Milton, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Forlkift Operator / General Laborer Full Time: Monday - Friday Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Duties: Loading and unloading customer trucks Basic paperwork/scan documenting shipments General light...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • West Mifflin, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Mifflin, PA
  • 13 hours ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • Houston, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, PA
  • 13 hours ago

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics...

Yard Forklift Operator

  • Manheim, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Manheim, PA
  • 17 hours ago

Job ID: 508382 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside....

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...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Pennsylvania

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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