Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Emerson, GA

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Turret Forklift Operator

  • Openwork
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 8 hours ago

Openwork is currently conducting a search for a Turret Forklift Driver on behalfof a local cabinet wholesale company located in Kennesaw, GA. This is acontract/project position lasting between 1-3...

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FT Forklift Operator

  • R+L Carriers
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 15 hours ago

Forklift Operator, Starting at $24.47 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our...

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Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

  • Pacer International
  • Cartersville, GA (5 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (5 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 2 days 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 - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill: Day Shift, Day 1 Benefits

  • Waste Management
  • Canton, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Canton, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family?...

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Equipment Operator II - Transportation

  • City of Roswell, GA
  • Roswell, GA (22 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Roswell, GA (22 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 5 days ago

City of Roswell, Georgia www.roswellgov.com/jobs JOB DESCRIPTION To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable...

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Forklift Operator I

  • Abacus Service Corporation
  • Austell, GA (21 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austell, GA (21 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Description: Level I (0-5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE); JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for safely operating electric powered industrial truck equipped with...

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Blast Hole Drill Operator

  • Maine Drilling and Blasting
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal earth drilling?...

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Certified Heavy Equipment Operator

  • The Contractor Consultants
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Equipment / Rigging Job Overview 648 Earthworks LLC is looking for a skilled, safety-driven Certified Heavy Equipment Operator to join our fast-growing Field Operations team....

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Cartersville, GA (6 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (6 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to manage internal material movements, load and unload trailers, and ensure efficient inventory management. This role...

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Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Pacer International
  • Cartersville, GA (5 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (5 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 10 days 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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Water & Sewer Field Operations Foreman/Equipment Operator lll (CDL Required)

  • City of Smyrna
  • Smyrna, GA (23 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Smyrna, GA (23 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Water & Sewer Field Operations Foreman/Equipment Operator lll (CDL Required) Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: Starting Pay Range: $23.82 - $30.37 per hour DOE Posted Date: 01/06/2026 JOB SUMMARY...

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Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Gflenv
  • Rockmart, GA (19 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Rockmart, GA (19 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of heavy equipment used in landfill operations at the Grady Landfill in Rockmart, GA....

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2026 Equipment Operator

  • The City of Marietta
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (17 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 16 days ago

Rate of Pay: $18.80 - $21.43 Status: Open until Filled This is a journey level position in the Street Division of the Public Works Department that reports directly to the Streets Supervisor. This...

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Trackhoe Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator)

  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
  • Cartersville, GA (6 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cartersville, GA (6 miles from Emerson, GA)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for a Trackhoe Operator. Below are the main responsibilities for this position. (This description may not include all duties...

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Demographic Data for Emerson, GA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Emerson, GA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Emerson, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.2%
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
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 Emerson, GA
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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