Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Spartanburg, SC

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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097076-Equipment Operator

  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 13 days ago

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

Automation Equipment Operator - Crane

  • Wellford, SC (5 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Wellford, SC (5 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 23 days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.9 - $25.4 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...

GPS Dozer Operator

  • Gaffney, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gaffney, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 hours ago

General Description A GPS Dozer Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. A Dozer...

Excavator Operator

  • Gaffney, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gaffney, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 hours ago

Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required....

Heavy Equipment Operators & Pipe Layers NEEDED

  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 18 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operators & Pipe Layers NEEDED Moving dirt, Grading/Sitework, Utility &/OR other Underground Work experience preferred For IMMEDIATE Consideration, Please REPLY with BOTH Phone Number...

Landscape Grader Operator(Production) - Greenville, SC

  • Woodruff, SC (11 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Woodruff, SC (11 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 18 hours ago

Join Southern Shade Tree Co., a leading full-service landscaping and tree service provider with over 50 years of experience in exceeding client expectations in the Carolinas. We are currently...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Duncan, SC

  • Duncan, SC (6 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Duncan, SC (6 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the...

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

  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 1 day ago

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 same...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Arcadia, SC (1 mile from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arcadia, SC (1 mile from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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...

Equipment Operator

  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greer, SC (14 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Equipment Operator Greer, South Carolina Distribution Center Associates Full Time 346010 3/13/2025 We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. Experience operational...

Track Worker/ Equipment Operator

  • Inman, SC (11 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Inman, SC (11 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals to join our team as Track Workers/Heavy Equipment Operators in Inman, SC....

Forklift Operator

  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Job ID: 507856 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....

Forklift Operator

  • Jonesville, SC (23 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jonesville, SC (23 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and...

Forklift Operator UAC

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 7 days ago

A note for you! We know that searching for your next opportunity is exhausting and that at times, you aren’t sure if you’d be a good fit. We don’t want these to get in the way of meeting you, so...

Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61034181)

  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenville, SC (22 miles from Spartanburg, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Operates medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck and tractor with large mower for vegetation management and to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations....

Demographic Data for Spartanburg, SC

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Spartanburg, SC

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Spartanburg, SC 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 Spartanburg, SC
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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