Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Independence, MN

1-15 of 44 Jobs

Crane Operator (3rd shift)

  • Olympic Steel
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 1 hour ago

About Olympic Steel: Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several...

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Nursery Equipment Operator and Laborer Ham Lake, MN

  • Davey Tree
  • Ham Lake, MN (21 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ham Lake, MN (21 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Perform proper pruning and prepare trees for pickup. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. Harvest, transplant, pot, and label plants....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • EMR Metal Recycling
  • Becker, MN (24 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Becker, MN (24 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 2 days ago

About the OpportunityAs a Heavy Equipment Operator at EMR, you'll play a key role our daily operations at our Becker, MN site....

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Crane Operator (2nd shift)

  • Olympic Steel
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 2 days ago

About Olympic Steel: Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several...

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Forklift Operator

  • Kelly Services Inc.
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator Apply Now Applied To save a job sign in or get started Job ID: 10152308 Posted today Back Plymouth, MN, US Light Industrial High School or equivalent Full Time, Temporary $20-...

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Forklift Operator

  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator – Building Supplies Warehouse   If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in careful, accurate forklift work and enjoys keeping a warehouse running...

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Snow Heavy Equipment Operator (On-call, Overnight, Part-Time) Plymouth/Twin Cities, MN

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (12 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 6 days 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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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time, $31.74/hr Apply by 3/31/26

  • ArcBest
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Top scale wage rate of $31.74/hr for fully qualified candidates who apply before 03/31/2026! Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the...

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Skid Steer / Excavator Operator

  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 6 days ago

LOCAL COMPANY LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, SKID STEER OPERATOR AND LABOR. GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF CONSTRUCTION TRADE HELPFUL. FULL TIME YEAR AROUND WORK; WILLING TO DO LABOR AS...

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Forklift Operator/Material Handler

  • Aerotek
  • Dayton, MN (11 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dayton, MN (11 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Material Handler ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE $20/HR- $23/HR Job Description As a Material Handler, you will work in various departments within the warehouse. You must be comfortable with transitioning...

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Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • General Mills
  • Chanhassen, MN (17 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chanhassen, MN (17 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 8 days ago

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, and Totino's pizza rolls. Blue Buffalo became part of...

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Hiring For Weedays And Weekend Shift Forklift Operator $20-$25 (All Shifts Available )

  • Aerotek
  • Elk River, MN (16 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elk River, MN (16 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 9 days ago

HIRING FOR WEEDAYS AND WEEKEND SHIFT FORKLIFT OPERATOR $20-$25 (ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE ) Aerotek Elk River, MN Career Force February 27, 2026 Material Handlers - All Shifts Available Pay: $21-$23/hr...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Eden Prairie, MN (17 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (17 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 10 days ago

2nd and 3rd Shift Forklift Operators - Start ASAP! $21-23/hr BOE What You'll Do Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) Pick, move, store, and ship materials...

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Forklift Operator Stand Up

  • ResourceMFG
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate Location: Bloomington, MN Schedule: Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-5:00 PM | Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Pay: $20/hr with increase at conversion Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire We...

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Material Handler / Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Doherty Staffing Solutionshttps://www.doherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/JB-Square-200x200-1.pnghttps://www.doherty.comhttps://www.doherty.com
  • Monticello, MN (16 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Monticello, MN (16 miles from Independence, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Material Handler / Forklift OperatorLocation: Monticello, MNCompensation: $19.00 - $22 per hour depending on experience - paid weeklySchedule: 2nd shift | Monday-Thursday | 4:30PM-3:00AMJob Type:...

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Demographic Data for Independence, MN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Independence, MN

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Independence, MN offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
2.6%
Master's Degree
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 Independence, MN
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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