Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Iowa

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Seasonal Warehouse Admin/Forklift Operator

  • Farmers Business Network
  • Larchwood, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Larchwood, IA
  • 7 hours ago

Company Overview Farmers Business Network (FBN) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an...

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Forklift Operator - No Experience Required - Part-Time Shift A

  • Frito-Lay
  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago

Descriptions & requirements Job Description Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of warehouse duties typically found in...

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Forklift Operator

  • Westrock
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago

General Information Job ID ATR57315 Posting Job Title Forklift Operator Locations IA Sioux City South Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 22-Dec-2025 Relocation Support No Description &...

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Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, Part-Time

  • ABF Freight
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Dock Workers are responsible for loading and unloading trailers for the purpose of transporting a wide variety of cargo, moving cargo, driving a forklift, or using a pallet jack or other freight...

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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-time

  • ABF Freight
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator - $17/HR Locations: East Moline & Davenport Job Description We are seeking motivated individuals to join our warehouse team at our state-of-the-art facility. Our operations...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • West Branch, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • West Branch, IA
  • 3 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 - No Experience Required - Part-Time Shift B

  • Frito Lay
  • Davenport, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of warehouse duties typically found in a warehouse, including operating a forklift...

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$31.74/hr for fully qualified candidates who apply before 12/31/2025! Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the...

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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • ABF Freight
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 5 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

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Forklift Operator - No Weekends

  • Structural Component Systems
  • Grimes, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Grimes, IA
  • 6 days ago

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking full-time Forklift Operators. These logistics positions work Monday - Friday with no weekends starting at $20 depending on...

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Forklift Operator

  • Palfinger AG
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 6 days ago

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading...

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NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

  • Tradesmen International
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 7 days ago

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced NCCCO Certified Crane Operators for projects located in Muscatine, IA. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is up to...

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Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

  • Dayton Freight
  • Altoona, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Start Time Available: Monday - Friday | 4 PM - 9 PM Stable and growing organization Pay beginning at $23.35 per hour Quick advancement Professional, positive and people-centered work...

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1st Shift Forklift Operator

  • Team Staffing Solutions, Inc.
  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 8 days ago

Back to search result Job #: 135125 Title: 1st Shift Forklift Operator Location: Fort Madison Area Salary Range: 17.00 Position: Forklift Operator Description: Forklift Warehouse: Operating...

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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.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Iowa offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.5%
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
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 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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