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

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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 1

    Republic Services

    Lockhart, TX

    POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates various light and heavy equipment in a hazardous waste treatment processing facility or landfill.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Rio Grande)

    Natives of Kodiak

    Rio Grande, TX

    KOMAN Advantage LLC is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team in Rio Grande, TX, supporting our federal project. KOMAN Advantage is a federal…

  • Excavator Operator Telecom

    Lambert's Cable Splicing Company, LLC

    Rocky Mount, NC

    At Lambert's Cable Splicing Company, LLC, as an Equipment Operator on our Telecom Construction team, you'll use and take care of special machines for putting in phone and internet…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Darling Ingredients

    Watts, OK

    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

    Nix Construction

    SOUTH OGDEN, UT

    • $28 to $30 USD / hour

    …is your kind of job. At NIX Construction in Ogden, Utah, our Heavy Equipment Operators are hands-on, in-the-action crew members who don't just run equipment... they help build entire…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    A. Dotson Excavation and Landscaping, LLC

    BLOOMFIELD, NY

    Job OverviewExcavation and Landscaping Company looking for experienced heavy equipment operator to run various types of construction equipment. Must be able to work in tight areas and…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - AL

    Insight Global

    Anniston, AL

    Insight Global is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support a large-scale roadway and civil construction project at Anniston Army Depot in Alabama. This individual will be responsible…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Insight Global

    Anniston, AL

    Insight Global is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support a large-scale roadway and civil construction project at Anniston Army Depot in Alabama. This individual will be responsible…

  • HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABORER

    Keller Foundations

    Lamar, CO

    • $22 to $30 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Fairfax County

    Chantilly, VA

    • $25.43 to $44.5 USD / hour

    Operates equipment engaged in complex and routine maintenance and construction projects;

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    SpaceX

    Starbase, TX · Brownsville, TX

    The Heavy Equipment Operator is a skilled operator responsible for the safe, efficient operation of heavy earthmoving and material-handling equipment that supports Starship production, site…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    KE&G - SV

    Sierra Vista, AZ

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Commercial)

    City of Greensboro

    Greensboro, NC

    • $43,755 to $78,299 USD / year
  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater Operations

    City of Winter Springs (FL)

    Winter Springs, FL

    • $23.63 to $30.72 USD / hour

    Looking for an experienced heavy equipment operator, to include repair and maintenance, in a public works construction field,

  • Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior

    Lee County Government

    Fort Myers, FL

    • $22 USD / hour

    Lee County's Department of Transportation is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior to help keep our roads, sidewalks, and public spaces clean and safe. In this role, you will…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Central Texas Refuse LLC

    Lockhart, TX

    POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates various light and heavy equipment in a hazardous waste treatment processing facility or landfill.

  • Excavator Operator

    Aerotek

    Mount Holly, NC

    • $25 to $28 USD / hour

    Job Title: Heavy Equipment OperatorJob DescriptionThis role focuses on operating excavators (track hoes)on large-scale ash basin closure projects, supporting high-production earthmoving,…

  • Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036500)

    State of South Carolina

    Pickens County, SC

    • $47,840 to $60,690 USD / year
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Express Employment Professionals

    Kaufman, TX

    • From $16 USD / hour

    Express Employment Professionals is looking for a heavy equipment operator in Kaufman!

  • Heavy Equipment Operator I-II

    Inyo, County of (CA)

    Bishop, CA

    • $25.99 to $35.45 USD / hour

    Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment; to operate large and small trucks; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Scotts Miracle-Gro

    Shreve, OH

    • From $21.6 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator II - Drainage

    City of San Marcos, TX

    San Marcos, TX

    • $24.4 to $30.51 USD / hour

    The Heavy Equipment Operator II leads the Stormwater Maintenance team within the Public Works Stormwater Division, ensuring the effective upkeep of drainage infrastructure to support…

  • Dozer Operator

    Prince

    Appling, GA

    Starts engine, moves throttle, switches, and levers, and depresses pedals to operate machines, equipment, and attachments.