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Heavy Equipment Telehandler Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Machine Operator

La Palma, CA

$17.75 - $21/hr

Industrial production machinery Forklifts and warehouse material handling equipment Measurement tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers) Heavy equipment such as backhoe, bulldozer, and telehandler ...

Machine Operator

La Palma, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21/hr

... Heavy equipment such as backhoe, bulldozer, and telehandler Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent Work Environment: • Fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment • Ability to ...

SSHO

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Monitor high-risk activities including Fall protection systems, Scaffold operations, Roofing operations, Heavy equipment and telehandler operations, Crane and rigging activities. * Enforce proper ...

SSHO

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Monitor high-risk activities including Fall protection systems, Scaffold operations, Roofing operations, Heavy equipment and telehandler operations, Crane and rigging activities. * Enforce proper ...

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Fall protection systems, Scaffold operations, Roofing operations, Heavy equipment and telehandler operations, Crane and rigging activities · Enforce proper housekeeping, PPE compliance, and hazard ...

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Fall protection systems, Scaffold operations, Roofing operations, Heavy equipment and telehandler operations, Crane and rigging activities · Enforce proper housekeeping, PPE compliance, and hazard ...

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Warehouse Lead / Driver

Brea, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of fire protection equipment, conduit, wiring, panels ... Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred) to move heavy inventory safely.

Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of fire protection equipment, conduit, wiring, panels ... Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred) to move heavy inventory safely.

Warehouse Lead / Driver

Brea, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of fire protection equipment, conduit, wiring, panels ... Operate forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred) to move heavy inventory safely.

Heavy Equipment Telehandler information

What is the difference between Heavy Equipment Telehandler vs Crane Operator?

AspectHeavy Equipment TelehandlerCrane Operator
CredentialsOSHA certification, equipment-specific trainingCrane operator certification, licensing
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, warehouses, industrial settingsConstruction sites, shipyards, industrial facilities
UsageMaterial handling, lifting loads horizontally and verticallyPrecise lifting and placement of heavy loads at height

Both roles require specialized certifications and are commonly found in construction and industrial environments. While a heavy equipment telehandler is used for versatile lifting and moving tasks, a crane operator specializes in lifting heavy loads at height with precision. Understanding these differences helps employers and workers choose the right role for specific project needs.

What cities in California are hiring for Heavy Equipment Telehandler jobs?

Cities in California with the most Heavy Equipment Telehandler job openings:

Ironworker / Steel Erector / Field Position / PCIW STEEL CORP

PCIW STEEL CORP

Spring Valley, CA • On-site

$25 - $40/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Main Activities: 
  • Layout - field layout. 
  • Rigging.
  • Experience working with design and erection drawings. 
  • Erector. Including (but not limited to): handrails, guardrails, window grills, etc.
  • Structural steel columns and beams erection.
  • Knowledge related to structural steel profiles and processes.  
  • Scissor lift and telehandler experience. 
  • Ability to oversee other ironworkers & delegate responsibilities. 
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English ideally). 
  • Welding Certificates (D1.1, D1.8). 
  • Flux Core Welding Experience on Structural/Ornamental Steel (Dual Shield , MIG, NR-232).
  • Clean Driving Record. 
  • Oxy Cutting Torch
Responsibilities: 
  1. Install Safety Line and Posts. 
  2. Erecting Steel Columns, Beams, Girders, Trusses, Joists, Etc. 
  3. Installing Stairs, Landings, Rails, & Guardrails. Welding all rails and rail returns. 
  4. Able to read, understand, and evaluate shop drawings (blueprints) preferred. 
  5. Cut, position, and bold down steel bars to reinforce concrete. 
Experience: 
  • Welding (Ornamental - Steel Detail - Erector) - 5+ year welding structural NR-232 (Required)
  • Heavy equipment operation (Preferred). 
  • General Construction (Preferred). 
  • 5+ years of field experience installing structural and ornamental steel (required)
  • OSHA, Rigger, Fire Watch Experience - OSHA 10 (minimum). 
  • Valid CA Driver's License with clean record.
Compensation: $25 - $40 hourly (depending on experience).