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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3,123
Employers
1,211

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$25.25Across 884 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$48,129Across 68 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%404 listings

Not specified: 86% (2,698 listings)

Employers hiring include Phillips, Inc. (97), CRH (61), WM (60).

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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  • Construction Equipment Operator (2 Positions)

    Environmental Conservation, Department of

    Stamford, NY

    • $20.2 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operators

    Berg Construction LLC

    Reading, PA

    • $22 to $34 USD / hour

    Berg Construction is accepting applications for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for current projects.

  • Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator: Landfill

    WM

    Winslow, IN

    • $24 USD / hour

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

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Gillett Excavating

    Port Huron, MI

    • $34 to $48 USD / hour

    …unseen but essential. Gillett has developed into a full service heavy civil and mass earthwork company that takes pride in putting infrastructure in the ground, moving mass amounts of dirt…

  • Traveling Excavator Operator

    Aerotek

    Knoxville, TN

    • $30 to $40 USD / hour

    Job Title: Traveling Excavator OperatorJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced traveling Excavator Operator with over 5 years of experience in underground utilities. This role involves…

  • Front End Loader Operator

    Aerotek

    Aberdeen, MD

    • $20 to $26 USD / hour

    Job Title: Loader OperatorJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Loader Operator to join our team in Maryland. The ideal candidate will adeptly handle various materials, support trench…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator I, II Kickapoo Turnpike

    OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

    United States

    • $20.5 to $23.77 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator I II

    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    United States

  • Roller Operator - Night Shift - Brownsville, TX

    Granite Construction Company

    Mission, TX · McAllen, TX · Houston, TX · Austin, TX · Dallas, TX · San Antonio, TX

    Drives heavy rolling machine (road roller) to compact earth fills, subgrades, flexible base, and bituminous surface to

  • Excavator Operator - Night Shift - Brownsville, TX

    Granite Construction Company

    Brownsville, TX

  • Dozer Operator - Night Shift Brownsville, TX

    Granite Construction Company

    Brownsville, TX · Abeline, TX · Austin, TX · Houston, TX · San Antonio, TX · Laredo, TX · Dallas, TX

  • Experienced Terrain Park Snow Cat Operator

    Vail Resorts

    Breckenridge, CO

    • $22.96 to $30.61 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    C & C Disposal

    Pueblo, CO

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Cascade Remediation Services, LLC

    Westampton, NJ

    An experienced Heavy Equipment Operator is needed in our Cascade office in Medford, NJ. The role entails safely and efficiency operating a variety of equipment, as well as inspecting,…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Clean Harbors

    Benicia, CA

    Clean Harbors in Benicia, CA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment machinery and equipment used in construction projects.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

    Bessemer, AL

    Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator. Below are the main responsibilities for this position.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.

    Largo, FL

    Operate Heavy Equipment. Build Safer Operations.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Radius Recycling

    Cartersville, GA

    Essential Functions of the Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    B&S Site Development - Field Roles

    Dublin, OH · Columbus, OH

    …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…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    MISSOURI ORGANIC RECYCLING INC

    Kansas City, MO

    • $24 USD / hour

    Job Description: Missouri Organic Recycling is seeking a safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating wheel-loaders and…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    NAES

    Bremond, TX

    • $28 to $38 USD / hour

    The Walnut Creek Coal Mine is a prominent surface coal mine featuring state-of-the-art equipment, including an 80-cubic-yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial

    Austin Industries

    La Porte, TX

    …crane before making any lift. Erect structures, move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycle Center

    Republic Services

    Celina, 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…