Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in California

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Construction Equipment Operator

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Construction Equipment Operator! Our company is seeking a skilled Construction Equipment Operator to join our team in San Juan Capistrano, CA. As a leading general contracting...

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Intermodal Equipment Operator

  • ConGlobal
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether youre looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role...

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 4 hours ago

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

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

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Caltrans Equipment Operator II

  • Department of Transportation
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 10 hours ago

culverts, traffic control, litter pick up, maintenance of roadside rests, and any other duties that would normally be assigned to a Highway Maintenance Worker or Landscape Maintenance Worker....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Job description: Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Santa Barbara, CA (projects throughout Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties) Schedule: Full-Time, MondayFriday...

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Lead Equipment Operator - Excavation/Wall Footings

  • Martinez, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Location: East Bay (within ~60 miles) Pay: $35$45/hr DOE Full-Time | Steady Work About the Position Were looking for a high-level operator who can take ownership of excavation on retaining wall...

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Heavy Equipment Operator Excavation / Retaining Walls

  • Martinez, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Location: East Bay (projects within ~60 miles) Pay: $30$40/hr DOE (based on experience and performance) Position: Full-Time About Us We are a growing retaining wall construction company with...

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Backhoe Operators

  • Lost Hills, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lost Hills, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Trillium Construction is hiring Backhoe Operators in the Lost Hills, CA area! Looking for an experienced Backhoe Operator. Work is Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm. Pay is $36-$45/hour depending on...

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Industrial Forklift Operator

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Star Staffing is seeking a skilled 16k capacity Industrial Forklift Operator for an innovative leader in metal fabrication. This position plays a key role in keeping our yard organized and...

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Forklift Operator

  • Pacer International
  • Fontana, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 13 hours ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock. Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of...

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Forklift Operator

  • Joseph Gallo Farms
  • Atwater, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Atwater, CA
  • 14 hours ago

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of...

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Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Trillium Staffing
  • Lost Hills, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lost Hills, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Apply Equipment Operator - Per Diem Offered Lost Hills, California - Posted on March 24, 2026 Published By Louie Garcia-Toledo Trillium Construction is hiring Backhoe Operators in the Lost Hills,...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • simsmetalm
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a...

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Turret Forklift Operator

  • Staffmark
  • Redlands, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Now hiring Turret Forklift Operator Location Redlands, CA Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour 1st Shift: Monday - Friday The Real Warehouse MVPs Drive Forklifts. Your ride? A forklift. Your vibe?...

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in California

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in California
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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