Heavy equipment operator jobs in the United States (3,216 jobs)

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Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
3,216
Employers
1,237

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$25.37Across 911 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$47,996Across 83 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote
<1%13 listings
Hybrid
<1%7 listings
On-site
13%427 listings

Not specified: 86% (2,769 listings)

Employers hiring include Phillips, Inc. (97), CRH (69), WM (66).

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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  • Excavator Operator

    Roto-Rooter Services Company

    Newark, DE

    We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator, especially backhoe and/mini exc

  • Excavator Operator

    Roto-Rooter Services Company

    Salt Lake City, UT

  • Experienced, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

    WM

    Danville, IN · Indianapolis, IN

    • $26 to $30 USD / hour

    Are you looking for stable work as an Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Transmission (Oncor)

    Odessa, TX

    Position Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical tranmission systems. This position works at various…

  • Excavator Operator

    Roto-Rooter Services Company

    Cranbury, NJ

    • From $100,000 USD / year
  • Excavator Operator

    Roto-Rooter Services Company

    Bristol, PA

    We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator, especially backhoe and/mini excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements.

  • Excavator Operator

    Roto-Rooter Services Company

    Fishers, IN

    We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator, especially backhoe and/mini excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements.

  • EXCAVATOR OPERATOR (NIGHTS)

    KRC Corporation

    GROESBECK, TX

  • Fine Grade Dozer Operator

    CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING LLC

    Raleigh, NC

    Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company with…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Start This Week)

    Aerotek

    Riverview, FL

    • $25 to $28 USD / hour

    We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with the ability to operate a GPS Dozer or Excavator, specifically a Caterpillar D6N or motor grader. The role involves digging trenches…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    GFL Environmental USA Inc.

    Dafter, MI

    Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

    TX

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Waste Connections US, Inc

    United States

    • $22 to $26 USD / hour

    Join Waste Connections as a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Landfill in Henderson, TX and help us keep the community clean, safe, and moving forward. Whether you’ve got years of experience…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek

    Birmingham, AL

    • $21.5 USD / hour

    Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to work onsite at an active industrial steel mill. This position will operate heavy machinery to move raw materials,…

  • Lead LF Heavy Equipment Operator

    US Ecology Karnes County Disposal, LLC

    Coyanosa, TX

    POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Landfill Operator is responsible for the safe operation of machinery and equipment at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station. This position is…

  • Excavator Operator

    Allan Myers

    Norfolk, VA

    • $28 to $30 USD / hour

    Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, following c

  • Backhoe Operator (Dirt Crew)

    Dallas 1 Construction and Development

    Thonotosassa, FL

    Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.

  • Backhoe Operator (Pipe Crew)

    Dallas 1 Construction and Development

    Thonotosassa, FL

    Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    County of Sandoval

    Bernalillo, NM

    GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs related manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construc

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    County of Sandoval

    Bernalillo, NM

    GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs related manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construc

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    County of Sandoval

    Bernalillo, NM

    GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs related manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construc

  • Licensed Excavator Operator

    Gem Plumbing & Heating

    Lincoln, RI

    • $30 to $40 USD / hour

    GEM is looking to hire Licensed Excavator Operator to work with our team full time. As the Excavator Operators, you will operate equipment to assist in construction work. An excavator…

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

    Gerdau

    MINOT

    The Mobile Equipment Operator yard will operate mobile crane, magnet crane, mobile shear, and stationary shear to process scrap materials