Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Joliet, IL

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Wayfair
Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
30+ days ago

Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
30+ days ago

We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced...

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Warehouse Associate - 3rd Shift - Forklift Operator

Core-Mark
Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
5 days ago

Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
5 days ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

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Forklift Operator

NFI Industries
North Aurora, IL (19 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 hour ago

North Aurora, IL (19 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 hour ago

Overview The Forklift Operator 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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Forklift Operator II

NFI Industries
North Aurora, IL (19 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 hour ago

North Aurora, IL (19 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 hour 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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Forklift Operator FT

R+L Carriers
Matteson, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

Matteson, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Full-time Forklift Operators at our Matteson, IL service center. As a Forklift Operator you will be tasked with moving all different types of freight safely...

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Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator - Freezer/Cooler

Performance Food Group
Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

Randstad
Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day 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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Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics Holdings, LLC
Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
1 day ago

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5AM-2:30PM Pay: $22/hr Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience operating forklifts, including stand-up, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks (EPJs). Use...

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Stand Up Forklift Operator

LEGACY
Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
2 days ago

Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
2 days ago

Job Overview Legacy Supply Chain is hiring experienced Stand Up Forklift Operators to support our distribution center located in Oswego, IL. As a Stand Up Forklift Operator, you will provide...

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Forklift Operator (ID #487260)

Partners Personnel Management
Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
3 days ago

Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
3 days ago

Elwood, IL Crest Hill Il 3132 $19.19/Per Hour Forklift Operator Job Description Branch Details The Material Handler is responsible for manually or by hand truck moving materials, supplies, and...

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Forklift/Heavy Machine Operator 4

ManpowerGroup
Lockport, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
3 days ago

Lockport, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
3 days ago

Our client, a leading organization in manufacturing and industrial operations, is seeking a Forklift and Heavy Machine Operator to join their team. As a Forklift/Heavy Machine Operator, you will...

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Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics
Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
3 days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
3 days ago

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5AM-2:30PM Pay: $22/hr Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience operating forklifts, including stand-up, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks (EPJs). Use...

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Forklift Operator

Steinhafel's Furniture
Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
4 days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
4 days ago

Overview Steinhafels is currently recruiting for an Order Selector / Forklift Operator at our Bolingbrook Distribution Center. Starting pay for the Forklift Operator role is $19/hour. As the...

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Overhead Crane Operator

Trillium Staffing
Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
4 days ago

Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Joliet, IL)
4 days ago

Overhead Crane Operator Montgomery, Illinois - Posted on January 28, 2026 Published By Taylor Sorensen A fast-paced and safety-driven manufacturing facility is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to...

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Forklift Operator- 1st shift M-F 6am-2pm

Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Joliet, IL
5 days ago

Joliet, IL
5 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 Joliet, IL

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Joliet, IL

Local

National

Total Population

130,830

Number of Businesses

2,906

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.2%

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.7%

Associate's Degree

14.8%

Some High School

2.8%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Joliet, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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