Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Emergency Response Class A CDL Equipment Operator in Brookfield

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Brookfield, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Brookfield, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours 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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Emergency Response Class A CDL Equipment Operator in Blue Island

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Blue Island, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Blue Island, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 18 hours 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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Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator 2:30 pm- 11 pm

  • Republic Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring,...

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up 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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Forklift Operator needed in Skokie IL

  • Kelly Services
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: Skokie, IL Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Ready to take the next step in your career? Kelly is...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors? 3+ years of previous experience in operating heavy equipment required; Previous experience operating Bull Dozers, and Excavators required; Previous...

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Stand-Up Forklift Operator

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Stand-Up Forklift Operators for a large, well-known client in Elk Grove Village, IL. As a Stand-Up Forklift Operator, you will be an essential part of our clients...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Walmart
  • Elmwood Park, IL (7 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, IL (7 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.45 - $26.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Walmart
  • Oak Park, IL (7 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (7 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.45 - $26.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Forklift Operator needed in Skokie IL

  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Ready to take the next step in your career? Kelly is recruiting Direct Hire Forklift Operator for our client in Skokie, IL! Direct Hire opportunity Schedule and Pay Rate: Pay: $20 – $21/hour...

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Forklift Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

  • KIK Custom Products
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Forklift Operator - Second Shift - 3:00PM to 11:30PM $20.00 - Second Shift Differential $0.50 We are KIK! We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Cicero, IL (6 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (6 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 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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Transfer Station Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Republic Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling facility, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring,...

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Material Handler / Forklift Operator 1st shift 45 to 50 hours weekly

  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description: Superior Staffing has a great job that's long term and possible temp to hire based on performance. 1st shift and working 45 to 50 hours per week. $$Overtime dollars earned this...

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Loader Operator I

  • Ritchie Bros.
  • Markham, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Markham, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 days ago

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Responsible for operating...

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Demographic Data for Chicago, IL

Moving to Chicago, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Chicago, IL below.


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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL

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

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL
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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