Telehandlers for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Bechtel
Turner Industries
Cornerstone Building Brands
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 352 profiles for Telehandlers in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Telehandler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $64,124 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Hi-LoHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOperator/Heavy equipment
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
OTRMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsIndustrial Sandblaster/Painter
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseElectrical LicenseTWIC CardARSC Basic Orientation Plus+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftFront End Loader Operator, Sit Down Forklift Operator, 10K 12K 14K Telehandler Operator, Barge Clean And Dock, Sap
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLifting EquipmentUnloadingLift TruckEquipment Operator (Telehandler)
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10TWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftMechanical ExcavatorsField Technician
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingMaintenancePipeline ConstructionPipelineBlueprint Specification Interpretation
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What's the average time to fill a telehandler role?
The average time to fill a telehandler role is 26 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do telehandlers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a telehandler include: communication skills, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for telehandlers?
Common licenses or certifications for telehandlers include: Driver's License, TWIC Card and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to telehandlers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to telehandlers include: forklift operator, front end loader operator, sit down forklift operator, 10K 12K 14K telehandler operator, barge clean and dock, SAP and operator/heavy equipment.
What level of education is common for a telehandler?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a telehandler in Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a telehandler?
Most telehandlers have 11 years of professional experience.
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