Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salem, MA

1-15 of 28 Jobs

Inghams Group Limited
Somerville, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Somerville, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Posted: 20/01/2026 Closing Date: 20/02/2026 Job Type: Casual Location: VIC - Somerville Job Category: Operations We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious...

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Equipment Operator

The Town of Concord Massachusetts
Concord, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
2 days ago

Concord, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
2 days ago

Operates lawn care and maintenance equipment, chain saw, chipper and a variety of hand tools and equipment to maintain and upkeep town lawns, cemetery grounds, trees, shrubbery and other outside areas...

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Forklift Operator

Randstad
Tewksbury, MA (17 miles from Salem, MA)
4 days ago

Tewksbury, MA (17 miles from Salem, MA)
4 days ago

We are hiring a Forklift Operator to join our growing team.The ideal candidate must have sit down forklift experience. Warehouse experience is a plus. This is a full time opportunity on the 1st...

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Heavy Equipment Operator I

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Chelsea, MA (10 miles from Salem, MA)
5 days ago

Chelsea, MA (10 miles from Salem, MA)
5 days ago

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents,...

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Equipment Operator

Waltham, MA (19 miles from Salem, MA)
7 days ago

Waltham, MA (19 miles from Salem, MA)
7 days ago

un Equipment Operator (Waltham) compensation: tbd employment type: job title: Operator Sitework coming looking to hire an experienced operator (5 yr min) to run excavators, loaders, dozers for...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Town Of Lexington
Lexington, MA (16 miles from Salem, MA)
7 days ago

Lexington, MA (16 miles from Salem, MA)
7 days ago

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Town of Lexington We are currently accepting applications for a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position: Heavy Equipment Operator Department of Public Works Starting Hourly: $26.32 with...

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Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Inc.
Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
9 days ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
9 days ago

We are looking for a safety conscious Equipment Operator to join the team at Carolina Landfill in Dorchester, SC. In this position you will be operating equipment such as bulldozers, wheel...

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Heavy Motor Equipment Operators

CITY of SOMERVILLE
Somerville, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
9 days ago

Somerville, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
9 days ago

recreational areas, athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds; lining playing fields; flooding grounds for skating; planting and trimming shrubs/small trees using hand or powered equipment; replacing and mowing...

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Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II (Water & Sewer)

Town of Brookline
Brookline, MA (17 miles from Salem, MA)
15 days ago

Brookline, MA (17 miles from Salem, MA)
15 days ago

HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO II) Department of Public Works Highway & Sanitation Division Salary: $28.86/hourly + generous benefits The Town of Brooklines Department of Public Works is...

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Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operators- Bedford MA

Case Facilities Management Facilities
Bedford, MA (18 miles from Salem, MA)
19 days ago

Bedford, MA (18 miles from Salem, MA)
19 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operators will operate new state of the art CAT equipment....

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Machine/Equipment Operator

Illinois Tool Works
Newburyport, MA (20 miles from Salem, MA)
23 days ago

Newburyport, MA (20 miles from Salem, MA)
23 days ago

Job Description: ITW DESCRIPTION Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking...

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3rd Shift Machine/Equipment Operator

Illinois Tool Works
Newburyport, MA (20 miles from Salem, MA)
23 days ago

Newburyport, MA (20 miles from Salem, MA)
23 days ago

Job Description: Machine Operator - 3rd shift 11pm - 7am Read schedule to determine timing for solutions and changeovers needed at coating machines. Stop and start operation of machine using...

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18 Wheel Dump Truck Operator

Dracut, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
25 days ago

Dracut, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
25 days ago

18 Wheel Dump Truck Operator (Dracut) compensation: TBD employment type: job title: 18 Wheel Dump Truck Operator Established Aggregate company looking for a 18 Wheel Dump Truck Operator to...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kelly Services
North Andover, MA (14 miles from Salem, MA)
25 days ago

North Andover, MA (14 miles from Salem, MA)
25 days ago

Company: Kelly Services Location: North Andover, MA Career Level: Entry Level Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board Description Job Title: Forklift Operator Schedule: Monday-Friday,...

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Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

Pacer International
Braintree, MA (22 miles from Salem, MA)
30+ days ago

Braintree, MA (22 miles from Salem, MA)
30+ 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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Demographic Data for Salem, MA

Moving to Salem, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Salem, MA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Salem, MA

Local

National

Total Population

44,451

Number of Businesses

1,142

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salem, MA

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 Salem, MA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.1%

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.7%

Associate's Degree

14.8%

Some High School

2.7%

Some College

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 Salem, MA

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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