Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Rockaway, NJ

1-15 of 19 Jobs

Material Handler Forklift Operator

  • Dover, NJ (3 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, NJ (3 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Urgently Hiring Material Handler/Forklift Operator Location: Kenvil, NJ Shift: First Shift Pay: Up to $23/hour (based on experience) Responsible for operating forklift to move materials around the...

Forklift Operator, Formula

  • Budd Lake, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (14 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Forklift Operator

  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Forklift Operator ShiftPixy Resources Inc SOMERSET, NJ, NJ, United States 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Job description : Steel toe boots required Forklift Operator...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 3 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...

Sit-Down Forklift Operator

  • Carlstadt, NJ (23 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (23 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Join a fast-paced distribution center with a company that values safety, teamwork, and career growth! Staffmark is hiring experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operators for immediate openings on 1st and...

Forklift Operator

  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Forklift Operator Somerset, New Jersey, United States | Posted: 7/15/2025 Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without...

Propane Forklift Operator (B1-Certification) & Warehouse Associate

  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (12 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

un Propane Forklift Operator (B1-Certification) & Warehouse Associate (Morristown) 65 SPRING ST near Bishop Nazerway compensation: Compensation is $16.50/hr @ 5 Days per week and 7 hrs per day on...

Equipment Operator

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Equipment Operator (Basking Ridge) Rothamel Companies image 1 of 1 compensation: Based on capabilities employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Operator We are looking for an...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Kenilworth, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kenilworth, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

As an Equipment Operator I you will operate heavy equipment either at a Clean Harbors facility or at a customer location. Assures unit has daily maintenance duties performed and communicates any...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • West Milford, NJ (10 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Milford, NJ (10 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 16 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....

Forklift Operator

  • Fairfield, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Fairfield, NJ Pay: $18.50/hr. 1st Shift & 3rd Shift Full-time, Benefits, and Weekly Pay Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring for a Full-Time Forklift...

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

  • Kearny, NJ (24 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (24 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics...

Equipment Operator

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a...

Forklift Operator

  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (11 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Manpower is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our Shipping and Receiving Department. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented professional with experience in warehouse and using...

Equipment Operator

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Rockaway, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a...

Demographic Data for Rockaway, NJ

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


Local
National
22,965
798
Medium

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHire curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
Heavy Equipment Operator Course: Excavator & Skid Steer CertificationOur comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator Course offers online training and expert instruction on two essential pieces of...
Construction: Heavy Equipment Awareness
Working with or around heavy equipment is unavoidable on most construction sites. That's why it's important that you have an awareness of what's happening around you at all times, so you can react...
Heavy Metal 101
This is not a metallurgy class! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about heavy metal music. Topics of this video lecture series include musicology, history, metal culture, music theory,...

Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Rockaway, NJ

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Rockaway, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.2%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Rockaway, 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%