Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Illinois

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Forklift Operator

  • ProAmpac
  • Granite City, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Granite City, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Position offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid life insurance and much more. Pay range for the position is $18 - $20 per hour. Shift is a 2.2.3. PM schedule....

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Warehouse Associate Equipment Operator

  • Wayfair
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romeoville, 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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Forklift Operator

  • Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Plastipak in Champaign is growing & hiring. We manufacture packaging for products you use every day. Our facility is extremely clean, safe & climate-controlled. Joining us as a Forklift Operator...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator (WTO) - Illinois

  • Continental
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of 39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000...

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Forklift Operator FT

  • R + L Carriers
  • Danville, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Danville, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Forklift Operator, Starting at $23.29 hr. Full-Time, Third Shift, Sunday - 8pm - 9am (Monday), Tues-Fri, 1am-10:30am (8-10 hours daily) R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Full-time Forklift...

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Cargo Handler/Forklift Operator - Part Time Mornings

  • Forward Air
  • Milan, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Milan, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Position: Cargo Handler/Forklift Operator - Part Time Pay Rate: $17.25 per hour Schedule: 4am - 9am Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our...

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Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator

  • Manpower
  • Quincy, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator, you will be part of the...

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2nd shift Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • PeopleShare by PROMAN
  • Harvey, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Harvey, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Looking for a steady opportunity with a fast-paced operation where your forklift skills actually matter? We're hiring a Cross Dock Forklift Operator to support a high-volume dock environment...

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CDL Driver + Equipment Operator Part-Time $35$40/hr

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Excavation & demolition company seeking a part-time CDL driver / equipment operator for residential and light commercial projects in Chicago & North Shore suburbs. Pay: $35$40/hr (DOE) Part-time /...

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Concrete Compactor Operator Needed for Road Work

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 1 day ago

un Concrete Compactor Operator Needed for Road Work compensation: $25-$35/hr, based on experience, weekly pay We are looking for a reliable worker with experience in concrete repair and compaction...

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Loader Operator

  • CRH
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 1 day ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

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Forklift Operator - M-F 1st Shift

  • FIDELITONE
  • Wauconda, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Wauconda, IL
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator - M-F 1st Shift 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars Description This position is responsible for retrieving, moving, and stacking merchandise. Loads, unloads, moves, stacks, and stages...

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Sit Down Forklift Operator

  • Staffmark
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

Now hiring Sit Down Forklift Operator Location Melrose Park, IL or Des Plaines, IL Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Shift: Des Plaines: (6:30 PM - 5 AM | 1 PM - 9:30 PM) Melrose Park: (4 PM - 12:30 AM |...

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Equipment Operator (Loaders and Skids)

  • Yellowstone Landscape
  • Lynwood, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynwood, IL
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking skilled drivers and heavy equipment operators that have experience with the following vehicles / equipment: Front end loaders Bobcats Fuel truck This physically demanding, outdoor position...

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Forklift Operator

  • NFI Industries
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 1 day 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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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Illinois

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.1%
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Some High School
2.7%
Some College
2.7%
Master's Degree
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 Illinois
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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