Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Independence, MI

1-15 of 24 Jobs

Loader/Tractor Operator (Snow Removal) - (Direct Report to Milford, MI) - Part-Time; On-Call - AS NEEDED ROLE

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
1 day ago

Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
1 day ago

Growing Everyday In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you'll also have benefits and perks like: Competitive salary The Opportunity to transition to the landscaping Maintenance...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Livonia, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
2 days ago

Livonia, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
2 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Forklift Operator

SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Troy, MI (15 miles from Independence, MI)
3 days ago

Troy, MI (15 miles from Independence, MI)
3 days ago

Return to selected search result Forklift Operator Apply remote type On-Site locations Troy, NC time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR59755 At Saputo, we bring good to...

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Industrial Forklift Operator, 1st shift - Livonia, MI

CHEP
Livonia, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
3 days ago

Livonia, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
3 days ago

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate...

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Forklift Operator

Trillium Staffing
Brighton, MI (19 miles from Independence, MI)
4 days ago

Brighton, MI (19 miles from Independence, MI)
4 days ago

Forklift Operator Brighton, Michigan - Posted on October 29, 2025 Published By Chrystel Parsell Forklift Operator/Material Handler position available in the Brighton, MI. area working at our...

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Heavy Equipment Operator in Holly

Energy Jobline ZR
Holly, MI (9 miles from Independence, MI)
4 days ago

Holly, MI (9 miles from Independence, MI)
4 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Snow Heavy Equipment Operator (On-call, Overnight, Part-Time) Pontiac Branches

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
7 days ago

Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
7 days ago

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Snow Equipment Operator (Tractor) - (Direct report to Warren, MI)-Part-Time; On-Call - AS NEEDED work

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
8 days ago

Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
8 days ago

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Loader Operator (Snow Removal) - (Direct Report to Centerline) - Part-Time; On-Call - AS NEEDED ROLE

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
8 days ago

Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
8 days ago

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Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

Randstad
Livonia, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
9 days ago

Livonia, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
9 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new powered pallet jack operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Certified Crane Operator (CCO) in Walled Lake

Energy Jobline ZR
Walled Lake, MI (12 miles from Independence, MI)
10 days ago

Walled Lake, MI (12 miles from Independence, MI)
10 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Demolition Excavator Operator

Smalley Construction Inc.
Flint, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
10 days ago

Flint, MI (24 miles from Independence, MI)
10 days ago

Demolition Excavator Operator (Flint) Smalley Construction Inc. compensation: Pay according to experience offered. employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Demolition Excavator...

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Directional Drill Operator

Verita Corp
Northville, MI (22 miles from Independence, MI)
10 days ago

Northville, MI (22 miles from Independence, MI)
10 days ago

Title: Directional Drill Operator Effective Date: October 2024 Reports: Construction Supervisor/Construction Manager FLSA: Non-exempt Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the...

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Stand-Up Forklift Operator 1st shift

Nesco Resource
Ferndale, MI (22 miles from Independence, MI)
11 days ago

Ferndale, MI (22 miles from Independence, MI)
11 days ago

Job Description: Nesco Resource is hiring a Stand-Up Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced, high-volume production environment! In this role, you'll play a key part in handling and moving raw...

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Snow Equipment Operator (Skid steer) - (Direct report to Milford, MI)-Part-Time; On-Call - AS NEEDED work

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
11 days ago

Pontiac, MI (7 miles from Independence, MI)
11 days ago

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Demographic Data for Independence, MI

Moving to Independence, MI? Find some basic demographic data about Independence, MI below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Independence, MI

Local

National

Total Population

10,077,306

Number of Businesses

222,152

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Independence, MI

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 Independence, MI offer the following education background

High School or GED

36.1%

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.0%

Associate's Degree

14.0%

Some College

3.0%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Some High School

2.8%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Independence, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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