Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Russell, KY

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Rumpke
Ashland, KY (4 miles from Russell, KY)
3 days ago

Ashland, KY (4 miles from Russell, KY)
3 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for safely operating various heavy equipment that perform the spreading, compaction, and/or loading of commercial and residential Municipal Solid Waste (MSW...

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Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Mingo County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Huntington, WV (19 miles from Russell, KY)
11 days ago

Huntington, WV (19 miles from Russell, KY)
11 days ago

Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - Mingo County This listing closes on 12/8/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Salary...

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Demographic Data for Russell, KY

Moving to Russell, KY? Find some basic demographic data about Russell, KY below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Russell, KY

Local

National

Total Population

5,589

Number of Businesses

City Size

Medium/Sm

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness

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Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) Course

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Russell, KY

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 Russell, KY offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.6%

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.1%

Associate's Degree

14.6%

Some College

2.9%

Some High School

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 Russell, KY

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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