Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Central, LA

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Equipment Operator 2 - (CCD) (4-Day Workweek!)

  • BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 hours ago

The Heavy Equipment Operator 2 works at BREC parks and facilities operating light to heavy equipment and tools, hauling various materials used to build playgrounds, parking lots, roads, etc....

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Mobile Equipment Operator 1 - Heavy

  • State of Louisiana
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Job #AHFS-41826-3.25.26-TW This position is located within the Office of Animal Health in Food Distribution. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisianas workforce and organizational culture?...

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Dozer Operator

  • Forgen
  • Donaldsonville, LA (24 miles from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA (24 miles from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations. Location: Donaldsonville, LA Position Summary Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving operations in...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Brown & Root
  • Geismar, LA (18 miles from Central, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Geismar, LA (18 miles from Central, LA)
  • 2 days ago

MAINTENANCE*NO PER DIEM** SUMMARY Operates various power-driven machinery used to move dirt or other materials. May operate all or some of the follow types of equipment: backhoe, bulldozer, crane,...

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Crane Operator - (Plaquemine, LA) - Austin, Industrial

  • Austin
  • Plaquemine, LA (19 miles from Central, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plaquemine, LA (19 miles from Central, LA)
  • 5 days ago

About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for...

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Drill Operator - Per Diem Offered

  • Trillium Staffing
  • Prairieville, LA (17 miles from Central, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Prairieville, LA (17 miles from Central, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Apply Drill Operator - Per Diem Offered Prairieville, Louisiana - Posted on March 18, 2026 Published By Alexia Murray Trillium Construction is now hiring experienced Drillers with a strong...

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Crane Operator - Plaquemine, LA

  • Turner Industries Group
  • Plaquemine, LA (19 miles from Central, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plaquemine, LA (19 miles from Central, LA)
  • 8 days ago

Keywords: overhead, rigging, heavy equipment operator, hydraulic crane, crane operation...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • SAVARD Personnel Group
  • Central, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 11 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Posted: 03/10/2026 Industry: Skillset Job Number: 55045866 JOB DESCRIPTION Field Crew Leader $1,200+ WEEKLY Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your...

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Forklift operator

  • Cajun Industries
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 12 days ago

More information about this job Overview The Light Equipment Operator must have the ability and experience to operate hand-held mechanical devices used on project site. Will operate one or more...

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Forklift Operator

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Gonzales, LA (20 miles from Central, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA (20 miles from Central, LA)
  • 13 days ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Equipment Operator

  • EthosEnergy
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Responsibilities Make inspection of watch on plant auxiliary equipment, train on plant systems, start up/shut down of plant equipment and LOTO Required Skills / Knowledge General plant...

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20-ton Heavy Machinery Operator

  • TRUCKING PEOPLE
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 18 days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator Location: Morgan City, Louisiana Pay: $32.00 per hour Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours per week) Work Environment: On-site Employment Type: Contract About the Role Heavy...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Waste Management
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 20 days ago

Job Summary Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment vehicles that perform the spreading and compaction of construction demolition, soil remediation, commercial and residential waste disposed at...

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Crane Operator - St. Gabriel, LA

  • Turner Industries Group
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Central, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Central, LA)
  • 22 days ago

Keywords: overhead, rigging, heavy equipment operator, hydraulic crane, crane operation...

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Loader Operator -Transfer Station

  • Waste Pro USA, Inc.
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 27 days ago

The Loader Operator is responsible operating the front end loader to move material to the correct location for proper sorting. Operating the front end loader with a high degree of skill. Maintain...

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Demographic Data for Central, LA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Central, LA

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 Central, LA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Central, LA
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

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