Heavy equipment operator jobs in the United States

Find heavy equipment operator jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
3,145
Employers
1,222

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$25.31Across 894 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$47,992Across 65 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
<1%14 listings
Hybrid
<1%7 listings
On-site
13%413 listings

Not specified: 86% (2,711 listings)

Employers hiring include Phillips, Inc. (97), WM (63), CRH (61).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Heavy equipment operator jobs in the United States

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  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Fessler & Bowman Inc

    Charlotte, NC

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Amentum

    Texarkana, TX

    The incumbent operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Amentum

    Texarkana, TX

    Mobile heavy equipment operator, drive and operate forklifts up to 70k.Operate several types of heavy equipment all over the depot, wherever it needed to be relocated to.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Amentum

    Texarkana, TX

    · Mobile heavy equipment operator, drive and operate forklifts up to 70k.Operate several types of heavy equipment all over the depot, wherever it needed to be relocated to.

  • Backhoe Operator

    Advance Onboarding Solutions

    Brownsville, TX

    Advance Onboarding Solutions is seeking a skilled and experienced Backhoe Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating backhoe equipment to assist…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    ARI Apartment Management

    Sandy Ridge, NC

    Carrollwood Farms is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing Sitework & Grading division. In this crucial role, you'll play a key part in…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Quikrete Companies Inc

    Midlothian, TX

    We are looking for an HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR to join our Midlothian, TX plant. As a Heavy Equipment Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be under the supervision…

  • Night Dredge Operator (Pumper)

    CRH

    Broken Arrow, OK

    • From $22 USD / hour
  • Excavator Operator

    Sterling Construction Company,Inc.

    BEAVER, UT

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    OmniSource

    Raeford, NC

    Operates material handling equipment in a safe manner at all times.

  • Asphalt Plant Operator

    Allan Myers, Inc

    Reading, PA

    We are looking for a motivated individual to work on a crew at an Asphalt Production Facility for one of the largest heavy civil construction companies in the Mid-Atlantic area. Critical…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator, PSG

    Clean Harbors

    Kapolei, HI

    Clean Harbors’ Project Services Group is seeking to add several Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators to their team. The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, such as,…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Port Orange, FL)

    FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FLORIDA LLC

    Port Orange, FL

  • Excavator Operator (Pipe Crew)

    Allan Myers, Inc

    Richmond, VA

    • $28 to $30 USD / hour

    Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The ideal…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Street Dept

    City of Bella Vista

    Bella Vista, AR

    The City of Bella Vista Street department has immediate openings for full-time a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in maintaining the city's streets and roadways. Qualified…

  • Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

    ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES (ARIZONA), INC.

    Buckeye, AZ

    POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of…

  • Dozer Operator - Landfill

    REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LTD.

    Euless, TX

    POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator-Maryland

    Strittmatter

    Hyattsville, MD

    • Up to $35 USD / hour

    Strittmatter Companies is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience operating machinery and equipment in…

  • Loader/Excavator Operator

    Arcosa Brand

    Mckinney, TX

  • Heavy Equipment Operator I - Streets / Storm Water

    City of Lancaster

    TX

    The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable and skilled Heavy Equipment Operator I to assist with the maintenance, repair, and improvement of City streets, storm drainage systems, and…

  • Part Time Production Mat Roller Operator

    Vestis

    Springfield, MO

    • Part-time
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    B&S Site Development - Field Roles

    Richmond, VA

    …of land into fully prepared e‑infrastructure sites through heavy civil expertise, disciplined project management, and a culture of ownership at every level. Our multi‑regional…

  • Experience Excavator Operator

    Archer Western Construction, LLC

    United States

    Archer Western Construction, LLC is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the 225151 - PR3 Pumping & Conveyance Volume 4 - Pipelines, in Arcadia, FL.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Pipeline

    Frontier Environmental Services

    Washington, PA

    We’re looking for an experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators to join our team. In this role, you’ll operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently, support site preparation, and work with…