Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Old Dominion Freight Line
Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
1 day ago

Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
1 day ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

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Forklift Operator

Randstad
Hackensack, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
1 day ago

Hackensack, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
1 day ago

Role Overview We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join a close-knit warehouse team. This is not a "high-volume/faceless" environment; you will play a critical role in...

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Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator

PrideStaff
Fairfield, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
1 day ago

Fairfield, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
1 day ago

Warehouse Associate Hours: Full-Time Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Location: Fairfield, NJ Compensation : $20/hour Primary Responsibilities: Receive trucks and unload merchandise. Stack...

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Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator

Wayne, NJ (19 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
2 days ago

Wayne, NJ (19 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
2 days ago

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Warehouse Associate to join our team. Location: Wayne, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Compensation: $17.00 per hour...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

Randstad
Sayreville, NJ (17 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
3 days ago

Sayreville, NJ (17 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
3 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

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Plainfield, NJ (13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
3 days ago

Plainfield, NJ (13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
3 days ago

Job Description Summary The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate loading and unloading of products within the distribution center. Job Description We are the makers of possible...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Newark, NJ (4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
7 days ago

Newark, NJ (4 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
7 days ago

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

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Evening Shift Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials
Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
9 days ago

Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
9 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Forklift Operator - North Bergen, NJ

Watco Companies, Inc.
North Bergen, NJ (11 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
9 days ago

North Bergen, NJ (11 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
9 days ago

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Interstate Waste Services
Bronx, NY (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
10 days ago

Bronx, NY (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
10 days ago

Essential Job Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the loading, pushing, and transferring of solid waste material in our transfer station....

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Forklift Operator Night Shift

Gourmet Foods International
West Caldwell, NJ (13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
19 days ago

West Caldwell, NJ (13 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
19 days ago

Job Overview As a valued member of our dedicated warehouse team, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, specialty food items to our customers. In this fast-paced and physically...

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Heavy Equipment Operator-Earthwork/Pipework

Edgewood Properties Inc.
South Plainfield, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
20 days ago

South Plainfield, NJ (14 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
20 days ago

We're currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator-Earthwork/Pipework for our Excavation Department. This position will work out of our South Plainfield, NJ office....

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA
New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
20 days ago

New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
20 days 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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Equipment Operator- Brooklyn NY

Waste Connections
New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
20 days ago

New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
20 days ago

As a heavy equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are: Operating heavy equipment such as: bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, and compactors....

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Heavy Equipment Operator Rutgers University

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
21 days ago

New Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
21 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O)....

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Demographic Data for Elizabeth, NJ

Moving to Elizabeth, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Elizabeth, NJ below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Elizabeth, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

106,340

Number of Businesses

2,148

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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 Elizabeth, NJ offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.2%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

2.8%

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 Elizabeth, NJ

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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