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Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Cocoa, FL

Granite

Loader Operator

Orlando, FL · On-site

Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. * Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.

CEMEX

TECHNICIAN BLOCK PRODUCTION

Cocoa, FL · On-site

Learn and adapt to various operational roles including operator, cuber, and forklift duties. * Machinery Operation : Operate heavy machinery such as wheeled loaders and forklifts with proficiency.

CEMEX

TECHNICIAN BLOCK PRODUCTION

Cocoa, FL · On-site

Learn and adapt to various operational roles including operator, cuber, and forklift duties. * Machinery Operation : Operate heavy machinery such as wheeled loaders and forklifts with proficiency.

Guardian Fleet Services

Light Duty Driver

Orlando, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Our drivers are more than operators behind the wheel-they are the face of the organization, the ... Load, secure, and transport vehicles in accordance with company and DOT safety standards. * Conduct ...

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How much do entry level wheel loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level wheel loader operator in Cocoa, FL is $16.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator vs Equipment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Wheel Loader OperatorEquipment Operator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, material handlingConstruction, industrial, mining, and transportation settings
Job DutiesOperate wheel loaders for loading, moving materialsOperate various heavy machinery including loaders, excavators

Both roles require safety certifications and involve working in construction or industrial environments. The main difference is that an Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator specializes in operating wheel loaders specifically, while an Equipment Operator may handle a variety of heavy machinery. The choice depends on the specific equipment and tasks involved in the job.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator job openings in Cocoa, FL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 22% Full Time, and 74% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,552 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Loader Operator

Orlando, FL • On-site

Granite
Telecommunications • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

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General Summary

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks:

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.

  • Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.

  • Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.

  • Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

  • Proper certification required

Work Experience

  • Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

  • Practice good safety habits

  • Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

  • Follow instructions and meet set standards

  • Judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

  • Stoop, bend, and crouch

  • Use hands, arms, and legs fully

  • See well (either naturally or with correction)

  • Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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