Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Amherst, VA

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Chaney Enterprises
Goode, VA (24 miles from Amherst, VA)
12 days ago

Goode, VA (24 miles from Amherst, VA)
12 days ago

Summary/Objective: The Equipment Operator safely operates various pieces of heavy equipment in the mining and production process of aggregates. Essential Functions: Operate equipment (excavator,...

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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc
Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
24 days ago

Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
24 days ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

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Tractor Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service
Vesuvius, VA (14 miles from Amherst, VA)
45+ days ago

Vesuvius, VA (14 miles from Amherst, VA)
45+ days ago

Incumbent's primarily performs a variety of tasks associated with roadside mowing and landscape maintenance....

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Equipment Operator II - Lawyer's Rd.

Summit Materials, Inc.
Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
60+ days ago

Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
60+ days ago

Overview Location: Lynchburg, VA Reports To: Jack McCarthy Seeking an individual to perform various duties at an aggregate plant facility including equipment operation, welding, and other...

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Demographic Data for Amherst, VA

Moving to Amherst, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Amherst, VA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Amherst, VA

Local

National

Total Population

9,902

Number of Businesses

207

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Amherst, VA

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 Amherst, VA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.2%

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.6%

Associate's Degree

14.9%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Some College

2.8%

Some High School

2.6%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

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

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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