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
3,134
Employers
1,214

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$25.30Across 891 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% (2,709 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, 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
  • Heavy Equipment Operator CDL Driver

    Rescue Rooter

    Cleveland, OH

  • Snow Heavy Equipment Operators (Warren location/s) - Driver's license required

    BrightView Landscapes, LLC- DE

    Warren, MI

    • $20 to $30 USD / hour

    THIS ROLE REQUIRES PREVIOUS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR EXPERIENCE AND A STATE ISSUED DRIVER'S LICENSE.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Fessler & Bowman Inc

    Charlotte, NC

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Amentum

    Texarkana, TX

    The incumbent operates heavy equipment such as cranes, clamshells, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, rollers, scrapers, and large industrial tractors with…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Amentum

    Texarkana, TX

    Mobile heavy equipment operator, drive and operate forklifts up to 70k.Operate several types of heavy equipment all over the depot, wherever it needed to be relocated to.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Amentum

    Texarkana, TX

    · Mobile heavy equipment operator, drive and operate forklifts up to 70k.Operate several types of heavy equipment all over the depot, wherever it needed to be relocated to.

  • Backhoe Operator

    Advance Onboarding Solutions

    Brownsville, TX

    Advance Onboarding Solutions is seeking a skilled and experienced Backhoe Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating backhoe equipment to assist…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    ARI Apartment Management

    Sandy Ridge, NC

    Carrollwood Farms is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing Sitework & Grading division. In this crucial role, you'll play a key part in…

  • Groundskeeper/Heavy Equipment Operator

    ROCKING HORSE RANCH RESORT

    Highland, NY

    • $18 to $20 USD / hour

    …lawn maintenance, as well as snow removal/winter operations. Equipment operator experience preferred, and snow removal experience…

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Quikrete Companies Inc

    Midlothian, TX

    We are looking for an HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR to join our Midlothian, TX plant. As a Heavy Equipment Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be under the supervision…

  • Groundskeeper/Heavy Equipment Operator

    Rocking Horse Ranch Resort and Splashdown Beach

    Highland, NY

    • $18 to $20 USD / hour

    …lawn maintenance, as well as snow removal/winter operations. Equipment operator experience preferred, and snow removal experience…

  • Night Dredge Operator (Pumper)

    CRH

    Broken Arrow, OK

    • From $22 USD / hour
  • Excavator Operator

    Sterling Construction Company,Inc.

    BEAVER, UT