Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Modeste, LA

1-15 of 22 Jobs

Crest Industries
Convent, LA (10 miles from Modeste, LA)
11 hours ago

Convent, LA (10 miles from Modeste, LA)
11 hours ago

Come join our team at Millennium Galvanizing! Millennium Galvanizing is a proud member of the American Galvanizing Association. We operate with a lead free kettle using special High Grade Zinc...

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20-ton Heavy Machinery Operator

TRUCKING PEOPLE
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
2 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
2 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 (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
4 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
4 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 (NCCER/ NCCCO Certified) - Belle Rose, LA

Turner Industries Group
Belle Rose, LA (6 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

Belle Rose, LA (6 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

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

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Crane Operator - St. Gabriel, LA

Turner Industries Group
Saint Gabriel, LA (9 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

Saint Gabriel, LA (9 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

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

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Forklift Operator

Brown & Root
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
8 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
8 days ago

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, dragline, font-end...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Brown & Root
Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
11 days ago

Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
11 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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Loader Operator -Transfer Station

Waste Pro USA, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
11 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
11 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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Mobile Equipment Operator 1-2-Heavy 1

State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA (23 miles from Modeste, LA)
24 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (23 miles from Modeste, LA)
24 days ago

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Equipment Operator Dirt (Req #: 6314)

PALA Interstate, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
26 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
26 days ago

Date Posted: 02/09/2026 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Job Category: Basic Application (PALA) Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: N/A The data you enter in the online application, including the...

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Forklift Operator

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Kokomo
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
26 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
26 days ago

Division: Louisiana Work Schedule: M-F, frequent weekends; 11am until completion From $39,240 Annually Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED? About us: Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of...

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Yard Crewmember/ Forklift Operator

McCoy's Building Supply
Gonzales, LA (9 miles from Modeste, LA)
26 days ago

Gonzales, LA (9 miles from Modeste, LA)
26 days ago

Job Description Time Type: Part time Role Details: Time Type: Part Time Starting Pay: $15 / HR Job Location: 2845 Highway 183 North, Gonzales, TX 78629 Job Summary: The Yard Crewmember will assist...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Tradebe
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
30+ days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
30+ days ago

Equipment Operator Description: Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

CGB
Darrow, LA (4 miles from Modeste, LA)
45+ days ago

Darrow, LA (4 miles from Modeste, LA)
45+ days ago

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based...

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Part Time Seasonal Afternoon Equipment Operator - $17.50

Scholastic
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
60+ days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
60+ days ago

Join us and help us create lifelong readers! Position: Warehouse Equipment Operator Part Time Seasonal Afternoon Hours $16.00 per hour plus a $1.50 Shift Differential for hours worked after 2 pm...

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Demographic Data for Modeste, LA

Moving to Modeste, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Modeste, LA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Modeste, LA

Local

National

Total Population

4,657,278

Number of Businesses

106,764

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Modeste, 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 Modeste, LA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.3%

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.7%

Associate's Degree

14.8%

Some College

2.8%

Some High School

2.6%

Master's Degree

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 Modeste, 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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