Equipment Operator Jobs

An Equipment Operator in the utilities industry is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of heavy machinery used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure. This can include backhoes, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment. The operator may dig trenches, lift heavy materials, or perform other tasks necessary for the installation and maintenance of water, gas, electric, or other utility systems. They are also responsible for conducting regular inspections and basic maintenance on equipment to ensure it is in safe operating condition.

An Equipment Operator should possess a strong understanding of safety regulations, as well as possessing a high level of physical fitness and mechanical aptitude. They need to have excellent hand-eye coordination, the ability to work in a team, and should be capable of operating heavy machinery in various weather conditions. In terms of certification, a high school diploma or equivalent is generally required, along with a valid driver's license. Some operators may also require special certifications depending on the type of equipment they operate, such as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for large vehicles. Prior to becoming an Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

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Education and Experience: An Associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in power plant operations....

Plant Operator

  • Union City, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Union City, TN
  • 10 hours ago

Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1-3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations or equivalent....

Power Plant Operator Sr

  • Arvada, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 14 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: MHN Central Utilities Plant FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $27.61...

Operating Engineer Weekender

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA
  • 45+ days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate Brewery Utilities systems including: water tube boilers, steam distribution systems, ammonia industrial refrigeration, cold storage HVAC, compressed air, waste water treatment...

Waste Water Operator - 2nd Shift - Tecumseh, NE

  • Tecumseh, NE
  • 4 hours ago
  • Tecumseh, NE
  • 4 hours ago

Prefer a minimum of 1 year experience in Wastewater Utility....

Wastewater Operator A 6 A Shift - RVI-Texarkana, AR

  • Texarkana, AR
  • 4 hours ago
  • Texarkana, AR
  • 4 hours ago

If you take pride in your work, are mechanically inclined, and work well with others, we encourage you to applyeven if youve never worked in wastewater before....

Pipeline Operator

  • Glendive, MT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Glendive, MT
  • 5 hours ago

Safely perform the construction, maintenance and operations activities for all assigned pipeline, compressor, production, gathering and storage facilities. Responds to emergencies, scheduled and...

Utilities Equipment Operator I, Utilities Equipment Operator II

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 5 hours ago

in water distribution/wastewater collection construction (in lieu of one Certification) Natural Gas Operator Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED (Utilities Equipment Operator...

Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator - West Point Offsite

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Conduct sampling and test analysis of wastewater....

Power Plant Operator - In Charge

  • Prairie du Chien, WI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Prairie du Chien, WI
  • 5 hours ago

plant operations and maintenance How To Apply To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process....

Senior Equipment Operator - Wastewater Collections

  • Lawton, OK
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lawton, OK
  • 5 hours ago

SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Code : 5749-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : WASTEWATER COLLECTION Grade : GENERAL FT 06 Job Class : SENIOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Posting Start : 07/14/2025 Posting End...

Water Treatment Plant Operator 1

  • Laconia, NH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Laconia, NH
  • 5 hours ago

NH Water Treatment Operator I license or ability to obtain within a year. High school diploma or greater, NH driver's license....

Wastewater Operator Job Details Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

  • Savannah, GA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 5 hours ago

In the absence of the waste water treatment operator another waste water treatment operator will serve as backup....

Wastewater Operator

  • Roswell, NM
  • 6 hours ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 6 hours ago

Within our 600-person Roswell manufacturing facility, we are seeking Water Treatment Facility Operator to help us achieve the growth needed to continue moving our organization to even larger levels!...

Wastewater Operator

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 6 hours ago

The Water/Wastewater Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment facility as directed by the Project Manager....

Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
Heavy Equipment Operator Course: Excavator & Skid Steer CertificationOur comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator Course offers online training and expert instruction on two essential pieces of...
Biomedical Equipment: Repairing and Maintaining Biomedical Devices
Understand the working of biomedical devices that are frequently used in a hospital setting. Develop the skills required to effectively maintain and troubleshoot hospital-based devices to increase...
Medical Equipment Donations to Low Resource Settings
Unavailability of essential clinical equipment can be a serious problem in low-resource settings. Whilst medical equipment donations can play a critical role in filling gaps, without careful...

Salary for Equipment Operator Jobs Nationwide

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Equipment Operators offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
22.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Master's Degree
6.0%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Equipment Operators
Less than 1 year
47.6%
2-4 years
22.5%
1-2 years
16.1%
None
13.7%


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