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

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Hiring at a glance

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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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  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Darling Ingredients

    Butler, KY

    The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing. Employee will receive training to be able to safely operate a Front End Loader and learn…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Interstate Waste Services

    Danbury, CT

    • $23 to $27 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Chenega Corp

    Ft. Wainwright, AK

    The Heavy Equipment Operator at Ft. Wainwright AK operates heavy equipment such ascranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers,…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Columbia, SC

    Blythe Development Co

    West Columbia, SC

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Blythe Development Co

    Charlotte, NC

  • Asphalt Plant Operator

    Blythe Development Co

    Charlotte, NC

  • Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

    REPUBLIC SERVICES OF MICHIGAN IV, LLC

    Pinconning, MI

    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

    Waste Connections US, Inc

    United States

    • $22 to $24 USD / hour

    Plum Thicket Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Heavy Equipment Operator to join our GROWING team in Harper, Kansas.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Nucor

    Orlando, FL

    If you’ve got experience on cranes, loaders, or heavy equipment and you want a job that pays you what you’re worth - this is it. At Trademark Metals Recycling, our Heavy Equipment Operators…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek

    Eighty Four, PA

    • $25 to $30 USD / hour

    Tristate TravelJob DescriptionThis role offers the opportunity to work as a Heavy Equipment Operator on active construction and site-work projects across the tri-state area. You will travel…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek

    Providence, RI

    • $35 to $45 USD / hour

    Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Providence, RICompany: AerotekPay: $35 $45/hour (OT Opportunities)Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PMJob Type: Full-TimeOverviewAerotek is hiring…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - AKP

    North Slope Borough

    Anaktuvuk Pass, AK

    • $40.24 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Tasman Inc

    Hobbs, NM

    • $24 to $30 USD / hour

    The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates a variety of heavy machinery to support Tasman’s construction earthwork field operations. This role is responsible for inspecting, maintaining,…

  • Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61034174)

    State of South Carolina

    Greenville County, SC

    • $47,840 to $60,690 USD / year
  • ASPHALT ROLLER OPERATOR I - CROOK CO

    Sacrison Paving Inc

    Sundance, WY

  • ASPHALT PAVER OPERATOR - CROOK CO

    Sacrison Paving Inc

    Sundance, WY

    …11/16/26 End date: 11/17/26 8 hrs/wk Responsible for operating equipment on job sites to place asphalt, or other materials. - Primary responsibilities - Perform…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

    Scotts Miracle-Gro

    Shreve, OH

    • From $27.2 USD / hour
  • Excavator Operator (Traveling)

    Aerotek

    Sidney, OH

    • $36 USD / hour
  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - HEO - STREETS

    WICHITA FALLS-CITY OF

    Wichita Falls, TX

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance, operate equipment and work with and assist crews in the field in a variety of construction and maintenance…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    BLYTHE DEVELOPMENT CO INC

    Charlotte, NC

  • Short-Term Heavy Equipment Operator

    Aerotek

    Overland Park, KS

    • $35 USD / hour

    Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (Boom Lift and Scissor Lift)

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Columbia, SC

    Blythe Development Co

    Ladson, SC

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Bent County

    McClave, CO

    ROAD AND BRIDGE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ** ** REPORTS TO: Road Foreman MAJOR FUNCTION: ** ** To perform semi-skilled labor in the operation of medium and heavy public works equipment…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Winston Plywood & Veneer LLC

    Louisville, MS

    …perform the required functions. • Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions • Understand all company procedures,…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator CDL Driver

    ARS

    Cleveland, OH

    Company Name Rescue Rooter Overview CDL - Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Cleveland, OH Pay Range: $28+ Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:00PM American Residential Services (ARS), the largest…