Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in La Jolla, CA

1-15 of 21 Jobs

Vulcan Materials Company
San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
10 hours ago

San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
10 hours ago

Experience\: Heavy equipment operator experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities\: Comply with all SHE and other company policies, procedures and requirements....

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Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Department of Defense
Camp Pendleton, CA (23 miles from La Jolla, CA)
2 days ago

Camp Pendleton, CA (23 miles from La Jolla, CA)
2 days ago

Apply Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency Apply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be...

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Light Equipment Operator

City of San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
3 days ago

San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
3 days ago

Operator positions operate five-gang hydraulic mowers, large rotary and reel driven mowers, mini dump trucks, farm type tractors, parking lot sweepers and/or other light motorized equipment to perform mowing...

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Grounds Equipment Operator - Facilities - #999

Chula Vista Elementary
Chula Vista, CA (18 miles from La Jolla, CA)
7 days ago

Chula Vista, CA (18 miles from La Jolla, CA)
7 days ago

Chula Vista Elementary See attachment on original job posting Required Qualifications: Evidence of successful recent experience in groundskeeping, maintenance or general farm work including...

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2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Liberty Diversified
Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
7 days ago

Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
7 days ago

Loading job Back to Search Results Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity 2nd Shift Forklift Operator Location: Poway, CA, United States Business Unit: Liberty Packaging Remote Type: No Remote...

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PR 1480908/Front End Loader Operator Front Desk Attendant

San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
10 days ago

San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
10 days ago

Job Description: WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. Its what we know. Because weve been providing staffing solutions, putting people to work, for nearly 30 years. Whether youre looking for work, or...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
11 days ago

Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
11 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Front End Loader Operator / Front Desk Attendant

PeopleReady
San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
12 days ago

San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
12 days ago

Front End Loader Operator / Front Desk Attendant PeopleReady of Oceanside, CA is now hiring Front End Loader Operators / Front Desk Attendants in San Marcos, CA! Apply today and you could start as...

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Equipment Operator

Vista Irrigation District
Vista, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
15 days ago

Vista, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
15 days ago

Equipment Operator This listing closes on 1/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana. Employer Vista Irrigation District Salary $83,042.00 - $100,938.00 Annually Location Vista, CA...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Fisher Industries
San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
23 days ago

San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
23 days ago

For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com POSITION SCOPE The Heavy Equipment Operator position is designated as safety sensitive, emphasizing the importance...

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Equipment Operator II

City of San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
23 days ago

San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
23 days ago

Equipment Operator II positions operate "medium class" construction equipment such as combination backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, asphalt distributors, hydraulic excavators, and motor graders to...

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Forklift Operator

AtWork
Chula Vista, CA (18 miles from La Jolla, CA)
30+ days ago

Chula Vista, CA (18 miles from La Jolla, CA)
30+ days ago

We are looking for a Forklift Driver to safely move product, stock, or other materials to and from storage, machines, and finished goods areas. Duties/Responsibilities Load, transport, unload and...

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Forklift Operator - PM Shift

General Logistics Systems
Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
30+ days ago

Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
30+ days ago

Description About GLS: General Logistics Systems (GLS) is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across...

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Crane Operator 1st shift

BAE Systems
San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
45+ days ago

San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
45+ days ago

Whats it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nations military? Humbling. A career with BAE Systems means a career you can be proud of. Right now, we...

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Crane Operator - 2nd shift

BAE Systems
San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
45+ days ago

San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
45+ days ago

Whats it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nations military? Humbling. A career with BAE Systems means a career you can be proud of. Right now, we...

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Demographic Data for La Jolla, CA

Moving to La Jolla, CA? Find some basic demographic data about La Jolla, CA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in La Jolla, CA

Local

National

Total Population

51,587

Number of Businesses

2,662

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in La Jolla, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.

Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in La Jolla, CA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.0%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Some College

2.9%

Master's Degree

2.7%

Some High School

2.7%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in La Jolla, CA

2-4 years

36.6%

Less than 1 year

26.8%

1-2 years

19.9%

4-6 years

16.3%

None

0.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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