Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cherokee, NC

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Cherokee, NC
10 days ago

Cherokee, NC
10 days ago

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial...

Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Waynesville, NC (11 miles from Cherokee, NC)
15 days ago

Waynesville, NC (11 miles from Cherokee, NC)
15 days ago

# LOCATION: Waynesville, NC Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in...

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waynesville, NC (11 miles from Cherokee, NC)
16 days ago

Waynesville, NC (11 miles from Cherokee, NC)
16 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring,...

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Demographic Data for Cherokee, NC

Moving to Cherokee, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Cherokee, NC below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Cherokee, NC

Local

National

Total Population

7,980

Number of Businesses

137

City Size

Medium/Sm

Heavy 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...

Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cherokee, NC

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.

Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Cherokee, NC offer the following education background

High School or GED

36.3%

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.9%

Associate's Degree

14.1%

Some College

3.1%

Some High School

2.9%

Master's Degree

2.4%

Doctorate Degree

0.7%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Cherokee, NC

2-4 years

36.6%

Less than 1 year

26.8%

1-2 years

19.9%

4-6 years

16.3%

None

0.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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