Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Intermodal Equipment Operator

  • ConGlobal
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether youre looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role...

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Forklift/Heavy Machine Operator 4

  • Manpower
  • Lockport, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lockport, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 hours 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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Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Ryder
  • Lyons, IL (20 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lyons, IL (20 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handler in Lyons, Illinois Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay: $22.00...

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

  • Waste Management
  • Homer Glen, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Homer Glen, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Equipment Operator I....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • City of Gary, IN
  • Gary, IN (13 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gary, IN (13 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Department: General Services Reports to: General Services Superintendent Status: Full Time Salary: $38,000 _ __ JOB DESCRIPTION: _ __ Drives and handles various pieces of heavy...

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94Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator

  • Army National Guard
  • North Riverside, IL (22 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Riverside, IL (22 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

It takes highly trained and skilled individuals to keep the Army National Guard's sophisticated weapons operating at top performance. The Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE)...

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Forklift Operator

  • Sabert
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Basic Function: Forklift Driver moves product and material safely and efficiently in the warehouse area, or in shipping and receiving using material handling equipment. Essential Duties and...

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I, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill-2341766

  • Waste Management
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 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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Forklift Operator, 1st Shift (Monday - Friday) 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Cj Logistics
  • Country Club Hills, IL (6 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Country Club Hills, IL (6 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

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Forklift Operator, 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday) 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

  • Cj Logistics
  • Country Club Hills, IL (6 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Country Club Hills, IL (6 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Candidates must complete an application at: Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics at our new location in Matteson, IL! Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. Your primary role will involve operating a sit-down Toyota propane forklift equipped with a clutch...

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Intermodal Equipment Operator - Cicero

  • BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
  • Cicero, IL (20 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (20 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nations freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a...

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Forklift Operator

  • FedEx
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Shift Monday - Thursday - 2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening) Forklift Operator 1 New Lenox, IL Position Summary The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered...

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Forklift Operator-51296

  • FedEx
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Shift Friday - Sunday - 3rd Shift (Night/Overnight) Forklift Operator 1 New Lenox, IL Position Summary The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material...

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Bilingual (Spanish) CDL Driver & Crane Operator

  • SRS Distribution
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Position Purpose: The CDL Driver & Crane Operator at SRS Building Products ensures safe, efficient transport and delivery of building materials to job sites. Responsibilities include operating...

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Demographic Data for Thornton, IL

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Thornton, IL

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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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