Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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Forklift Operator

  • 48forty Solutions
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 16 hours ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Pay: $19-21 an hour Job Title: Forklift Operator Location: Lakeland FL 33811 Description Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities Complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting,...

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Mobile Crane Operator in Seffner

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 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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: High Reach Forklift Operator Freezer Warehouse ($16.50/hr)

  • PeopleShare by PROMAN
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

NOW HIRING!! High Reach Forklift Operator - Freezer Warehouse ($16.50/hr | Plant City, FL) Location: 2401 Police Center Drive, Suite 240, Plant City, FL 33566 Pay: Up to $16.50/hr Schedule: Monday...

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Forklift Operator

  • Remedy Intelligent Staffing
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Payrate: $16.50/hr. Shift: M-F 6am - 4pm (some OT possible) Job description: Responsible for operating High Reach Truck to stack and retrieve supplies and materials in a cold/wet environment....

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Excavator Operator

  • Hubbard
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago

100 Years of Experience at Work for You! Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have...

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Motor Grader Operator

  • Hubbard
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago

100 Years of Experience at Work for You! Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have...

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Loader Operator

  • Hubbard
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 4 days ago

100 Years of Experience at Work for You! Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Loader Operator

  • Copart of Connecticut, Inc
  • Mulberry, FL (13 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mulberry, FL (13 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Return to selected search result Loader Operator Apply locations US MULBERRY SUBLOT time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR105312 Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the...

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Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Penske
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - Day Shift - Full Time Penske - Plant City, FL Apply Now Posted on 10/16/25 (Ref: FLshaLKEYc) Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to be part...

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Forklift Operator

  • CRH
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 9 days ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

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Forklift Operator - Weekend nights, Saturday - Tuesday, 3 p.m.-1a.m.

  • SCC Saddle Creek Corporation
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 9 days ago

Return to selected search result Forklift Operator - Weekend nights, Saturday - Tuesday, 3 p.m.-1a.m. Apply locations Plant City, FL time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id...

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Golf Equipment Operator

  • Down To Earth
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Davenport, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 10 days ago

You will support our Golf division and will be responsible for operating commercial landscape equipment safely and efficiently.Here's an overview of what you can expect to do while working here: Mowing...

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Forklift Operator - Weekend nights, Saturday - Tuesday, 3 p.m.-1a.m.

  • Saddle Creek Logistics Services
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a...

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Demographic Data for Lakeland, FL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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 Lakeland, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
23.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Lakeland, FL
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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