Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Thornton, CO

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Equipment Operator, 1st Shift

  • Behr Process Corporation
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Its portfolio of plumbing...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • amrize
  • Brighton, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brighton, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Platte Valley Agg CO Job Req ID: 16332 Join our amazing team and contribute as a: Heavy Equipment Operator ABOUT THE ROLE Operates dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks or other types of...

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Inbound Forklift Operator (R245720)

  • Kashni Malik
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 80011 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range...

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Inbound Forklift Operator

  • US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for putting away inbound produce. RESPONSIBILITIES Receives and puts away all inbound produce. Ensures product is put away in proper rotation (FIFO). Safe operation of powered...

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Overlot Heavy Equipment Operator I-III

  • Fiore & Sons
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Fiore & Sons, Inc. is an employee-owned (ESOP) civil construction company with over 70 years of experience serving Colorado and the surrounding states. As an industry leader known for innovation,...

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Forestry Technicians, Arborists, & Heavy Equipment Operators

  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Our wildfire mitigation and arboriculture company is seeking Forestry Technicians, Arborists, and Heavy Equipment Operators to help reduce wildfire risk and restore healthy forests across Colorado....

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Warehouse / Forklift Operator

  • PeopleReady
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ryder
  • Golden, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Golden, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Ryder is hiring a Material Handler in Golden, Colorado offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly...

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Forklift Operator - Midnight shift

  • KELOLAND
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator - Midnight shift CrossCountry Freight Solutions Commerce City, CO Posted/Updated: Today Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Are you seeking a warehouse position that...

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Equipment Operator

  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (24 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Nixcavating, a family owned and operated excavation company, is looking for a two heavy equipment operators with 5+ years of experience operating skidsteers, mini-excavators, front end loaders, backhoes...

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Forklift Operator (Seasonal)

  • Pepsi Beverages Company
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

$27.85 / hour Focus on Dunnage Operations Unloads transport trucks delivering finished products to the warehouse and stores it in its designated warehouse space. Loads empty pallets and plastic...

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Day -Stand up reach Forklift Operator

  • Performance Food Group
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 5am-finished We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education...

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Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

  • Old Dominion Freight Line
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO (13 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

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CDL + Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Leading Edge Excavation is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator/CDL Driver. Were looking for someone experienced running excavators, skid steers, loaders, etc., with a valid Class A or B CDL,...

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Now Hiring - Drywall Professionals & Heavy Equipment Operators

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Details: About the Position: A Skillit customer is looking for 20+ Heavy Equipment Operators around Cheyenne, Wyoming for an immediate start....

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Demographic Data for Thornton, CO

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Thornton, CO

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

Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Thornton, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.1%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.8%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Thornton, CO
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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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