Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lehi, UT

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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Excavator Operator - SLC

  • Salt Lake, UT (24 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake, UT (24 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for skilled heavy equipment operators to help us build better communities....

Loader Operator Beef Hollow

  • Draper, UT (6 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Draper, UT (6 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading. Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging....

Tieback & Micropile Drill Operator

  • West Jordan, UT (16 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Jordan, UT (16 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago

These labor tasks require extensive physical activity including digging ditches and trenches with shovels and picks, backfilling excavations, lubricating and cleaning equipment, organizing construction...

CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

  • West Jordan, UT (16 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Jordan, UT (16 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Keller is actively searching for a qualified driver/heavy equipment operator who possess a current CDL-B or higher license to join our successful geotechnical construction team....

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

  • West Jordan, UT (16 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Jordan, UT (16 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Keller is actively searching for a qualified heavy equipment operator/laborer to join our successful geotechnical construction team....

Forklift Operator

  • Bluffdale, UT (7 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (7 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Join Sunroc as a Forklift Operator -- Build Your Career Today!**Looking for an opportunity to grow? As a Forklift Operator at Sunroc, you'll safely and efficiently handle materials, build loads,...

Pile Buck/ Pile Driver

  • Draper, UT (6 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Draper, UT (6 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Pile Buck responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Examines blueprints to determine dimensions of structure and jobsite layout. Lays out worksite as needed....

Heavy Equipment Operator 1

  • Provo, UT (14 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Provo, UT (14 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 4 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator 1Heavy Equipment Operator 1 is responsible for proper sorting, bailing and shipping of materials, collection of recycling, secure document management, training and supervision...

Forklift Operator

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 5 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing,...

Paving Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 6 days ago

.- Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications.- Responsible to load, move, level and...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Responsible to construct/grade new roadways, base courses, building pads, footing excavation and water ponds and to properly slope and grade to specifications....

Senior Crane Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Location: Salt Lake City, UT Pay Range: N/A Salary Interval: Hourly Application Instructions: NOW HIRING AN EXPERIENCED CRANE OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Would...

Crushing Plant Loader/Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Eagle Mountain, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Eagle Mountain, UT
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Talons Cove - Eagle Mountain, UT Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Hiring in Tooele, Salt Lake, and Utah Counties! Pay: $17.50 per hour DOE Schedule: Full time,...

Loader Operator

  • Lehi, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Hadco Corporate - Lehi, UT Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Qualifications

Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake, UT (24 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake, UT (24 miles from Lehi, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Clean Harbors National Remediation team is seeking Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators....

Demographic Data for Lehi, UT

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lehi, UT

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Lehi, UT 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 Lehi, UT
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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