Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Sioux City, SD

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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Forklift Operator

  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator-Weekly Pay $$- Start ASAP Pay: $18-$20/hour Hours: Monday-Friday, Various Shifts Our company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team!...

Forklift Operator

  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 2 days ago

Salary Not Available Forklift Operator RED'S ALL NATURAL Occupation: Production Workers, All Other Location: NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD - 57049 Positions available: 1 Job #: 10698386 Source: IowaWORKS...

Relief Loader Operator - Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 8 days ago

Create and maintain inclines and ramps to excavated materials. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily....

Equipment Operator - Days

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 22 days ago

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community...

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

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 25 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 25 days 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...

Equipment Operator

  • Akron, IA (20 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Akron, IA (20 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Equipment Operator at L. G. Everist, Inc. Akron, IA Description Equipment Operator L.G. Everist, Inc., founded in 1876 produces and supplies sand, gravel and quarried stone throughout the Midwest...

Secondary Road Equipment Operator- District #3 Correctionville

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days. Responsible...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator- District #2 Lawton

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days....

Loader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 45+ days ago

Safely operates heavy equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade rock, gravel and sand....

Agricultural Equipment Operators

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 45+ days ago

$17.79 Per Hour Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $20.71 - $23.05 Per hour Agricultural Equipment Operators (Confidential) Occupation: Agricultural Equipment...

Secondary Road Equipment Operator- Correctionville

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and routine maintenance of a variety of heavy and light equipment used in the construction and maintenance of Secondary Roads in accordance with State...

Secondary Road Equipment Operator- Moville

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 60+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Secondary Road Equipment Operator

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 90+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Secondary Road Motor Grader Operator

  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA (5 miles from North Sioux City, SD)
  • 90+ days ago

Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving...

Demographic Data for North Sioux City, SD

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in North Sioux City, SD

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in North Sioux City, SD 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 Sioux City, SD
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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