Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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DC Water and Sewer Authority
Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
7 hours ago

Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
7 hours ago

CRANE OPERATOR DC Water Job Description The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
1 day ago

Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
1 day 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 - Day Shift

NLX | XPO, Inc.
Hyattsville, MD (6 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
2 days ago

Hyattsville, MD (6 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
2 days ago

Forklift Operator - Day Shift Forklift Operator - Day ShiftRequisition Id: 384143Business Unit: LTLLocation:Landover, MD, US, 20785What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPOGet a...

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Equipment Operator

Sims Metal Management Ltd
Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Equipment Operator Equipment OperatorDate:Oct 21, 2025Location:Rockville, MD, US, 20850Company:simsmetalmReq ID:5832Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across...

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Engineering Equipment Operator

Department Of The Interior
Potomac, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Potomac, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Apply Engineering Equipment Operator Department of the Interior National Park Service Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Apply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties...

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Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Pacer International
Landover, MD (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Landover, MD (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock. Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

Randstad
Germantown, MD (16 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Germantown, MD (16 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
5 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a reach truck forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true,...

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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Shaw Industries
Hanover, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

Hanover, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

Job Title Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates...

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Excavator Operator

Roto-Rooter Services Company
Elkridge, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

Elkridge, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

We are growing and have an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator, especially backhoe and/mini excavator for sewer & water service repairs/replacements....

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Engineering Equipment Operator

National Park Service
Potomac, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

Potomac, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

This position is located in a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel powered engineering and construction heavy equipment. This position...

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Forklift Operator

Imperial Dade
Jessup, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

Jessup, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
6 days ago

Overview Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Forklift Operator opportunity available in Jessup, MD! Join a strong and continuously evolving warehouse group, helping to...

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Forklift Operator

Aerotek
Hanover, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
12 days ago

Hanover, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
12 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description In this role, you will play a critical part in our warehouse operations by efficiently handling the movement, storage, and loading of high-quality communication...

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Pipe Excavator Operator

Allan Myers
Bowie, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
13 days ago

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
13 days ago

Responsibilities Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The...

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Equipment Operator

Amrize
Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
14 days ago

Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
14 days ago

Equipment Operator Amrize - 2.9 Clinton, MD Job Details 16 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k)...

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Forklift Operator

NLX | SpartanNash Company | Recruit Military
Severn, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
14 days ago

Severn, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
14 days ago

Forklift Operator At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail...

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Demographic Data for Silver Spring, MD

Moving to Silver Spring, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Silver Spring, MD below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Silver Spring, MD

Local

National

Total Population

307,175

Number of Businesses

5,518

City Size

Large

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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 Silver Spring, MD offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.7%

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.9%

Associate's Degree

14.6%

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 Silver Spring, MD

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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