Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Modeste, LA

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Mauser Packaging Solutions
Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
5 hours ago

Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
5 hours ago

Responsibilities: Load and unloads products as requested on/off truck trailers. Stores finished goods in designated spaces in warehouse or manufacturing area. Maintains efficient use of time....

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Equipment Operator Dirt / Crane (Req #: 6235)

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

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

Date Posted: 11/26/2025 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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Crane Operator (Certified Lattice Boom Crawler)

ALL Family of Companies
Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

Crane Operator (Certified Lattice Boom Crawler) ALL Crane Rental of Louisiana, LLC Geismar, LA (70734) Position Summary ALL Crane Rental of Louisiana, LLC is hiring a certified lattice boom...

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Process Loader Operator

Innophos
Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

Geismar, LA (5 miles from Modeste, LA)
6 days ago

The primary purpose of this position is to inspect, monitor and operate the process units to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Geismar, Louisiana plant. Key Responsibilities Load...

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Heavy Equipment Operator (cherry picker)

Epic Piping
Livingston, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
7 days ago

Livingston, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
7 days ago

Position Overview Were hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to support shipping operations....

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Forklift Operator I

Crest Industries
Convent, LA (10 miles from Modeste, LA)
8 days ago

Convent, LA (10 miles from Modeste, LA)
8 days 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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Mobile Equipment Operator-Light

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

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

Weed-eating around bushes, trees, fenced areas, and landscape timbers. Trimming all low-lying tree limbs and picking up branches....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

MasTec Communications Group
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
15 days ago

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

Responsibilities As a n Heavy Equipment Operator, you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best....

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Heavy Equipment Operator- Convent/ Reserve, LA

Associated Terminals
Convent, LA (10 miles from Modeste, LA)
19 days ago

Convent, LA (10 miles from Modeste, LA)
19 days ago

We are currently seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our dedicated team of stevedores....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Management
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
21 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
21 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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Heavy Equipment Operator III

Waste Management
Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
29 days ago

Baton Rouge, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
29 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

LED FastStart
Livingston, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
30+ days ago

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

P O SITION SUMMARY Responsible for operating an overhead crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before...

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Forklift Operator - Paint (Days)

LED FastStart
Livingston, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
30+ days ago

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

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Forklift Operator to be an integral part of our Paint team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce...

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Crane Operator - Paint

LED FastStart
Livingston, LA (24 miles from Modeste, LA)
30+ days ago

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

Epic Piping has an exciting opportunity available for a Crane Operator to be an integral part of our Paint team. Epic takes pride in our quality of work and has a goal of building our workforce...

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Heavy Equipment Operator : Transfer Station

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

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

Waste Pro is looking for a Punctual, Dependable, and Team- Oriented Landfill Equipment Operator for the Greenway Transfer Station! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Able to operate a front-end loader and...

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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

35.6%

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 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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