Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Iowa

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Forklift Operator & Warehouse Support

  • HNI Corporation
  • Coralville, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 7 days ago

**These are on-site roles in Iowa City, IA*** Join our network to be considered for immediate & future opportunities! We're actively creating a pipeline of talented individuals and we invite you...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 day ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Forklift Operator

  • Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator (Nights) Property of: CJ Bio America 1946 Harvest Ave. Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Job #: SCM_S_Forklift Operator REV: 10/4/2023 Department: Logistics Reports to:...

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Forklift Operator- Days

  • Highline Warren
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 2 days ago

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for operating power industrial truck and machinery to move products, materials and supplies from one area to another and to load items on trucks,...

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Equipment Operator (Excavator - Utility Crew)

  • Absolute Group
  • Granger, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Granger, IA
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Excavator Operator for underground utility installation. The successful candidate will have experience with main line utility work. Operators are responsible for...

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Equipment Operator (Landfill)

  • City of Dubuque, IA
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago

Removes unacceptable waste and performs other general grounds maintenance such as weed control, mowing, litter collection, and snow plowing....

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Light Equipment Operator

  • Linn County, IA
  • IA
  • 2 days ago
  • IA
  • 2 days ago

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

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Light Equipment Operator

  • Linn County
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago

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

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Ryder
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay $30.00 per...

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Forklift Operator

  • DHL
  • Osceola, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Osceola, IA
  • 4 days ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

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Equipment Operator/Forklift Driver - Shipping 3rd Shift

  • Smithfield
  • Orange City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange City, IA
  • 5 days ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

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Forklift Operator

  • Advance Services
  • Bondurant, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bondurant, IA
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator 800 Commerce PKWY, Suite 103 Bondurant, IA 50317 US Posted: 01/27/2026 2026-01-27 2026-03-02 Job Number: 281144 Pay Rate: 18.00 Job Description Forklift Operator - Bondurant, IA...

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Wheel Loader Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 6 days ago

Wheel Loader Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Wheel Loader Operator for our location in Muscatine, IA. The ideal candidate will have significant experience operating forklifts or...

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Equipment Operator, 2nd Shift

  • TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 7 days ago

Equipment Operator, 2nd Shift Summary The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating machinery, overhead cranes, hoists, and material-handling equipment to support manufacturing...

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Forklift Operator

  • Manpower
  • Pella, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pella, IA
  • 8 days ago

Our client is seeking a dedicated Assembler to join their team. As an Assembler, you will be an integral part of the assembly department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will...

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Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Iowa

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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