Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO

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Heavy Equipment Operator in Highlands Ranch

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (18 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (18 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Utilities - 100% Travel in Denver

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Spriggs Excavation, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator to join our team of professionals....

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Loader Operator

  • Copart
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000...

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Forklift Operator II

  • NFI Industries
  • Commerce City, CO (19 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce City, CO (19 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Staffmark Group
  • Aurora, CO (13 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO (13 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Now hiring Warehouse Forklift Operator Location Aurora, CO Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour Shift: 5 AM - 3 PM Pros Needed: Keep Our Operations Rolling. Most forklift warehouse jobs talk a big game -...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Belfour Property Restoration
  • Arvada, CO (2 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arvada, CO (2 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator must be proficient in heavy equipment operation relating to earthmoving activities, including but not limited to, support of remediation...

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Equipment Operator II

  • Nucor Corporation
  • Englewood, CO (10 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (10 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Division: Western Metals Recycling LLC Location: Englewood, CO, United States Other Available Locations: Colorado Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining...

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Excavator Operator

  • Martin Marietta
  • Brighton, CO (20 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brighton, CO (20 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary The Excavator Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in a sand and gravel environment. This position involves excavation, ditch-in...

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Forklift Operator

  • Swire CocaCola
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributor s of the world’s most iconic beverage brands! Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola : Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to...

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Equipment Operator I or II

  • City of Littleton, Colorado
  • Littleton, CO (13 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (13 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Assists with weed control along street rights-of-way as required by applying weed sprays....

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Heavy Equipment Operator IV - Southwest Denver Metro Area

  • State of Colorado
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago

CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Operator IV in the southwest Denver metro area....

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Yard Forklift Operator

  • Cornerstone Building Brands
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Company Description Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in...

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Equipment Operator I/II/III- Environmental Services

  • City of Thornton, CO
  • Thornton, CO (5 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Thornton, CO (5 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring a CDL A or CDL B driver for our Trash and Recycling team! Hours are Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM Hiring Range: Equipment Operator I without trash truck experience $25-$29.44/hr...

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Stand-up Forklift Operator- Warehouse Worker

  • Aurora, CO (13 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (13 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Our client, a leading organization in the logistics and warehousing industry, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Stand-up Forklift Operator- Warehouse Worker to join their dynamic team. As a...

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Forklift Operator

  • Westrock
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (15 miles from Wheat Ridge, CO)
  • 4 days ago

General Information Job ID ATR56332 Posting Job Title Forklift Operator Locations CO Denver Container Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 11-Nov-2025 Relocation Support No Description &...

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Demographic Data for Wheat Ridge, CO

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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

Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Wheat Ridge, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
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 Wheat Ridge, 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

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