Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mount Vernon, IA

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • moments ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • moments ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator responsible for the accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of products while maintaining the highest standards of...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 12 hours 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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Light Equipment Operator

  • Linn County
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (13 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (13 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 22 hours ago

Performs drainage maintenance, including ditch grading, culvert installation or flushing, erosion control, seeding, and mowing....

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Equipment Operator

  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 1 day ago

The University of Iowa Landscape Services is seeking a highly motivated person to work as an Equipment Operator. This position is a member of the install crew with focus on installation and...

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Equipment Operator - Public Works

  • City of Marion, IA
  • Marion, IA (11 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marion, IA (11 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Clears brush, foliage, and other obstructions; mows grass and trims trees; performs related tasks as required....

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Forklift Operator

  • Americold
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not...

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Forklift Operator

  • Remedy Staffing
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 7 days ago

2+ years of recent forklift / heavy machinery experience required. Temp-to-hire position! Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Pay: $17.00/hour Hours: 2nd shift Monday - Friday 3:30am - 12:00am Job...

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Forklift Operator

  • Alpla Inc.
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 7 days ago

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oreal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their...

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Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Ryder System Inc.
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time WarehouseMaterial Handlersin Cedar Rapids, Iowa Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour...

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Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Trillium Staffing
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 16 days ago

Crane Operator - Per Diem Offered Iowa City, Iowa - Posted on February 6, 2026 Published By Camille Baker Trillium Construction is seeking a Crane Operator for a project in Iowa City, IA to load...

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Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • XPO
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift XPO - 3.1 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details From $27.02 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off 401(k)...

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Equipment Operator-Utility

  • Martin Marietta
  • Ely, IA (5 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ely, IA (5 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Martin Marietta is currently looking for energized individuals to join our team at Linn County Sand Plant in Ely, IA. This position would be responsible for operating a variety of...

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Exploration Team Member/Drilling/Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

  • Terracon
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Essential Role and Responsibilities: Unlike lawn, landscaping, snow plowing or construction jobs, our work is not seasonal. We provide year-round work opportunity. This is an entry...

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Forklift Operator-Recycling

  • Republic Services
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift. For the purpose of stacking material, loading of trailers, and emptying full containers throughout...

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Crane Operator

  • Master Builders of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Why you should join our team: Do you want to be an employee-owner? Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 65 years...

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Demographic Data for Mount Vernon, IA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Mount Vernon, IA

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Mount Vernon, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree
23.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Some High School
2.7%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some College
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 Mount Vernon, IA
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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