Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wauconda, IL

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SURESTAFF
Rosemont, IL (22 miles from Wauconda, IL)
2 days ago

Rosemont, IL (22 miles from Wauconda, IL)
2 days ago

Forklift Operator (Stand Up) Des Plaines, IL 60018 US Posted: 01/23/2026 2026-01-23 2026-03-24 Job Number: 52153435 Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour Job Description Stand-Up Forklift Operator - Des...

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Warehouse Stand Up Forklift Operator

Ryder System Inc.
Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
3 days ago

Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
3 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.25...

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Forklift Operator 1st and 2nd shift

PeopleShare by PROMAN
Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Forklift Operator - StandUp Reach (1st & 2nd Shift) Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour Environment: Refrigerated Warehouse Type: TemptoHire Job Overview We are seeking...

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Forklift Operator

48forty Solutions
Huntley, IL (17 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Huntley, IL (17 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA
Niles, IL (23 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Niles, IL (23 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
4 days ago

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

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Forklift Operator

Magna International Inc.
Highland Park, IL (17 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Highland Park, IL (17 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

Randstad
Lake Zurich, IL (6 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Lake Zurich, IL (6 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new reach truck forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Vulcan Materials Company
Bartlett, IL (20 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Bartlett, IL (20 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

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Forklift Operator

Spartan Logistics Services
Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Itasca, IL (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
5 days ago

Are you a skilled and safety-focused professional looking to elevate your career in logistics? Spartan Logistics is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team in Itasca, IL and...

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Stand Up Forklift Operator - Warehouse

Ryder System Inc.
Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
6 days ago

Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
6 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly...

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Forklift Operator FT

R+L Carriers
Wheeling, IL (14 miles from Wauconda, IL)
7 days ago

Wheeling, IL (14 miles from Wauconda, IL)
7 days ago

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

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Warehouse Forklift Operator Immediately Hiring

Ryder
Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
7 days ago

Pleasant Prairie, WI (21 miles from Wauconda, IL)
7 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Stand Up Forklift Operator in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.25 per hour...

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Experienced Sit Down Forklift Operator

Staffmark
Des Plaines, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
9 days ago

Des Plaines, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
9 days ago

Now hiring Experienced Sit Down Forklift Operator Location Des Plaines, IL Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Shift: Sunday - Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 5:30 AM Don't Just Clock In. Crank It Up. You're the one...

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Inventory Specialist (Forklift Operator)

Aerotek
Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
9 days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Wauconda, IL)
9 days ago

Inventory Clerk Location: Des Plaines, IL Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to join...

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Demographic Data for Wauconda, IL

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Wauconda, IL

Local

National

Total Population

17,029

Number of Businesses

556

City Size

Medium/Sm

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

High School or GED

35.3%

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.8%

Associate's Degree

14.8%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

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 Wauconda, 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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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