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Heavy Equipment Telehandler Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

General Laborer

Bear, DE · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Capable of being trained to operate a 10,000 lb. capacity telehandler to load material into and out ... Cleaning and maintaining heavy and light equipment Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Heavy Equipment Telehandler information

How much do telehandlers make?

Heavy equipment telehandlers typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Skilled operators with specialized training or certifications can earn higher wages, especially in construction or industrial settings where safety and efficiency are prioritized.

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.

Are telehandler jobs in high demand?

Heavy equipment telehandler jobs are in high demand in the construction, manufacturing, and logistics industries due to ongoing infrastructure projects and material handling needs. Employers seek certified operators with safety training and experience operating telehandlers, which are essential for lifting and moving heavy loads efficiently on job sites.

What is the highest paying heavy equipment operator?

Heavy equipment telehandlers are among the higher-paid roles in heavy equipment operation, especially when working in specialized industries like construction, mining, or logistics. Salaries increase with experience, certifications, and the complexity of the equipment operated, with some operators earning over $70,000 annually in high-demand regions.

What jobs pay 700 a day?

Heavy equipment telehandlers can earn around $700 per day, especially with experience, certifications, and working in high-demand construction or industrial projects. Such roles often require operating skills, safety training, and sometimes overtime or long shifts to reach this pay level.
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$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Reybold, a growing Construction and Property Management company located in Bear, DE, is seeking a motivated and dependable laborer to join our commercial construction team. A General Laborer in Reybold's Construction Building Ops Department must be capable of being trained to operate a 10,000 lb. capacity telehandler to load material into and out of buildings as well as being responsible for any combination of the following duties as necessary for Landscaping, Fleet, and/or Construction Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use of powered equipment to perform tasks
  • Shoveling, raking, and spreading dirt, stone, blacktop, and other materials
  • Using small mechanical construction equipment such as plate tampers, rammers, and other small compaction equipment
  • Using small gas-powered hand tools such as cut-off saws, pumps, and post hold drillers
  • Sweeping debris from building sites
  • Loading trash and debris out of buildings
  • Cleaning building prior to occupancy
  • Spreading fertilizer and grass seed.
  • Laying Sod
  • Prune, trim, and plant trees, shrubs, and hedges
  • Willingly performs other labor tasks as needed
  • Light rough carpentry work including use of hand tolls and electric power tools including saws, drills and screwdrivers
  • Capable of being trained to operate a 10,000 lb. capacity telehandler to load material into and out of buildings
  • Ability to work independently

Additional Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and organizing materials in storage trailers
  • Cleaning and maintaining heavy and light equipment

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Entry Level Position no formal training or education needed
  • Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to operate small mechanical construction equipment and gas-powered hand tools

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.   

competencies:

  • Understands and demonstrates the need to always practice safety
  • Specific vision requirements including near and distance vision

Physical Demands

  • Ability to walk, bend, move, climb and lift
  • Ability to exert force to move up to 75lbs if necessary
  • Able and Willing to work in outdoor weather conditions

Work Environment

Construction laborers work in nearly every weather condition, although rain or extremely cold weather can stop some types of construction. Workers often get dirty, greasy, muddy, or dusty. Some laborers work in locations on large construction projects, such as highways and dams.

*Reybold is an Equal Opportunity Employer*