Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Valley City, 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 (9 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake, UT (9 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 1 day ago

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

Loader Operator Beef Hollow

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from West Valley City, 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 (3 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (3 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days 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 (3 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (3 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days 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 (3 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (3 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days ago

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

Forklift Operator

  • Bluffdale, UT (12 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bluffdale, UT (12 miles from West Valley City, 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 (13 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 3 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....

Forklift Operator

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • West Valley City, 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,...

Loader Operator

  • North Salt Lake, UT (13 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT (13 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Job ID: 509675 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North Americas leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturers portfolio of...

Paving Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT (1 mile from West Valley City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (1 mile from West Valley City, 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 (1 mile from West Valley City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (1 mile from West Valley City, 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 (1 mile from West Valley City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (1 mile from West Valley City, 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 (18 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eagle Mountain, UT (18 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 8 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 (18 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 8 days ago

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

Equipment Operator

  • Salt Lake, UT (9 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake, UT (9 miles from West Valley City, UT)
  • 8 days ago

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

Demographic Data for West Valley City, UT

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in West Valley City, UT

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in West Valley City, 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 West Valley City, 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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