Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Athens, MI

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Forklift Operator 3rd Shiff

  • Flex-N-Gate
  • Battle Creek, MI (14 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (14 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital...

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I, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • Waste Management
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 4 days ago

The pay and benefits you'll get as a Heavy Equipment Operator II: depending on experience Stable hours for your financial stability These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment...

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Forklift Operator, Receiving (2nd Shift) - Sturgis, MI Plant

  • Abbott
  • Sturgis, MI (21 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sturgis, MI (21 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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I, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill

  • WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C
  • Three Rivers, MI (23 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (23 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 6 days ago

The pay and benefits you'll get as a Heavy Equipment Operator II: depending on experience Stable hours for your financial stability These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment...

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Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

  • Flex-N-Gate
  • Battle Creek, MI (14 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (14 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital...

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Forklift Operator

  • Trillium Staffing
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Apply Forklift Operator Kalamazoo, Michigan - Posted on March 4, 2026 Published By Paul Ruggles Trillium is now hiring a Forklift Driver/Warehouse Worker in Kalamazoo, Michigan! Trillium Staffing...

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Class A CDL Driver, Skid Steer Operator

  • Pratt Industries, Inc.
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 21 days ago

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections are required.Communication with Route Supervisor.Monitor all gauges, dials, other indicators to ensure they are...

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Streets Equipment Operator

  • City of Battle Creek (MI)
  • Battle Creek, MI (15 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (15 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 24 days ago

The City of Battle Creek is looking for an equipment operator to perform semiskilled work operating a variety of equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, parks and...

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Traveling Directional Drill Operator

  • Verita Corp
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 25 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Travel Directional Drill Operator to support underground fiber and utility construction projects across multiple markets. This role requires extensive travel and...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Walmart
  • Coldwater, MI (16 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coldwater, MI (16 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in...

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Clamp Forklift Operator - 2nd shift - 3pm-11:30pm Mon-Fri

  • Allen Distribution
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Clamp Forklift Operator Department: Operations Reports To: General Manager Schedule: 2nd shift - 3pm-11:30pm Mon-Fri Wage: $19.00 + $1.50 shift diff when...

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Clamp Forklift Operator - New Part-Time - Flex Scheduling

  • Allen Distribution
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type Part-time Description Job Title: Clamp Forklift Operator Department: Operations Reports To: Distribution Manager Position Type: Part-Time Flex Schedule: FLEX Wage: $19.00 + $1.50 shift...

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Equipment Operator (Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49001)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (20 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job ID: 518146 Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added...

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Press/Saw Equipment Operator Career 2nd Shift

  • Arcosa, Inc.
  • Union City, MI (6 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Union City, MI (6 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Arcosa Shoring Products, is seeking an 1st shift Equipment Operator for our Union City, MI plant. Arcosa Shoring Products makes trench shoring equipment for the construction industry. Our...

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II, Heavy Equipment Operator Landfill - 2342197

  • Waste Management
  • Three Rivers, MI (23 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (23 miles from Athens, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family?...

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Demographic Data for Athens, MI

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Athens, MI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Athens, MI 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 Athens, MI
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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