Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in W Des Moines, IA

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Ritchie Bros.
De Soto, IA (13 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
6 days ago

De Soto, IA (13 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
6 days ago

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Responsible for operating...

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Forklift Operator

Aerotek
Indianola, IA (15 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
12 days ago

Indianola, IA (15 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
12 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to efficiently load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers. You will be responsible for operating forklifts and...

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Equipment Operator

State of Iowa
Johnston, IA (16 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
13 days ago

Johnston, IA (16 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
13 days ago

Perform mowing duties by operating various tractors and mowers. Perform various tree and shrub trimming and tree removal duties. Performs skillful herbicide-spraying operations as assigned....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

State of Iowa
Johnston, IA (16 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
13 days ago

Johnston, IA (16 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
13 days ago

The Iowa Department of Public Defense has the perfect job for you as we are hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator position to assist the State at Camp Dodge!...

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Foundation Heavy Equipment Operator

Des Moines, IA (12 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
22 days ago

Des Moines, IA (12 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
22 days ago

Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Foundation Heavy Equipment Operator....

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Exploration Team Member/Drilling/Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

Terracon
Des Moines, IA (12 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
25 days ago

Des Moines, IA (12 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
25 days ago

Job Description 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....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

AGC of Kansas
Urbandale, IA (11 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
45+ days ago

Urbandale, IA (11 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
45+ days ago

Work to be performed include: Conservation Terraces and waterways Ponds Building pads and new construction Earth grading and reshaping AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL MUNICIPALITIES*RESIDENTIAL MUST HAVE...

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Excavator Operator

Progressive Structures
Des Moines, IA (12 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
45+ days ago

Des Moines, IA (12 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
45+ days ago

General Info: Job Type: Full-Time Pipe Crew Excavator Operator Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Years Minimum Years of Education Required: High School/GED Progressive Structures LLC is a...

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94Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator

Army National Guard
Johnston, IA (16 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
90+ days ago

Johnston, IA (16 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
90+ 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

Costco Wholesale Corporation
Ankeny, IA (20 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
90+ days ago

Ankeny, IA (20 miles from W Des Moines, IA)
90+ days ago

The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco....

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Demographic Data for W Des Moines, IA

Moving to W Des Moines, IA? Find some basic demographic data about W Des Moines, IA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in W Des Moines, IA

Local

National

Total Population

3,191,035

Number of Businesses

82,356

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in W Des Moines, IA

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 W Des Moines, IA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.0%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Some College

2.9%

Master's Degree

2.7%

Some High School

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 W Des Moines, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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

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