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
3,124
Employers
1,211

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$25.28Across 884 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$48,269Across 67 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% (2,699 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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  • 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…

  • Dozer Operator - Landfill

    Republic Services

    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

    Clean Harbors

    Spokane, WA

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

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Clean Harbors

    Kent, WA

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

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Black & McDonald Limited

    Salt Lake City, UT

  • Specialist Snow Cat Operator

    Vail Resorts

    Crested Butte, CO

    • $24.64 to $35.2 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator I, II John Kilpatrick Turnpike (Oklahoma City)

    OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

    United States

    • $20.5 to $23.77 USD / hour
  • Pipe Crew Backhoe Operator (Underground Utility) Job Site Located In Orangeburg, SC

    Phillips, Inc.

    Columbia, SC

    As a Backhoe Operator you will be a vital member of our pipe crew, responsible for operating and maintaining a backhoe to support the installation of water, sewer, and drainage systems.…

  • Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator

    DPR Construction

    Charlotte, NC · Charlotte

  • Excavator Operator

    The Lane Construction Corporation

    Maitland, FL

  • Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior

    Lee County Government

    Fort Myers, FL

    • $22 USD / hour

    Drive and use heavy equipment, including mini excavators, wheel excavators, dump trucks, loaders, gradealls, skid steers, and lowboy trailers.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

    Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc.

    Milford, MA

    • $20 to $22 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

    Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc.

    Providence, RI

    • $20 to $22 USD / hour
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Orion

    Dallas, TX

    This position is accountable for operating machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads, as well as operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment that clears…

  • 2nd Shift Heavy Equipment Operator

    PrideStaff

    Rogers, MN

    • $22.25 USD / hour

    2nd Shift Equipment Operator (Heavy Equipment & Forklift)

  • Excavator Operator

    Roto-Rooter Services Company

    Farmingdale, NY

    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. This position…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Alter Trading Corp

    Greeley, CO

    The Equipment Operator is responsible for learning all aspects of the material handler (hydraulic crane) operation, end loader and other equipment to safely move material throughout our…

  • Heavy equipment operator

    Brandenburg Industrial Service Company

    Bethlehem, PA

  • Excavator Operator (Pipe Crew)

    Vogel Bros. Building Co.

    Lakeland, FL

    An Equipment Operator is responsible for the quality and completion of all assigned tasks in compliance with Vogel Bros. Building Co. Quality Control and Safety Programs.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Travel)

    Orion

    Houston, TX

    This position is accountable for operating machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads as well as operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment that clears…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Travel)

    Orion

    Dallas, TX

    This position is accountable for operating machinery to move construction materials, dirt, and other heavy loads, as well as operating gasoline and diesel-powered equipment that clears…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

    Hyponex Corporation

    Shreve, OH

    • From $27.2 USD / hour