Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Amsterdam, NY

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84 Lumber Company
Altamont, NY (18 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
1 day ago

Altamont, NY (18 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
1 day ago

Overview Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth,...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Walmart
Sharon Springs, NY (23 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
1 day ago

Sharon Springs, NY (23 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
1 day ago

Hourly Wage: $21.45 - $24.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Equipment Operator Instructor - NY HELPS

State of New York
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
4 days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
4 days ago

a wide variety of self-propelled construction equipment, such as small and large trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, pavers, snow blowers, bulldozers, chippers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, mowing...

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Forklift Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
7 days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
7 days ago

Position Summary The Forklift Operator operates and manages movement of materials to ensure a clean, organized facility, respects forklift safety criteria and fulfills production needs. Starting...

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Recycling

Casella Waste Systems
Halfmoon, NY (19 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
9 days ago

Halfmoon, NY (19 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
9 days ago

The Heavy Equipment Operator ensures the safe operation of heavy equipment in the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) for the purpose of transferring and loading recycling materials in an efficient and...

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Heavy Equipment Operator Heavy Equipment Operator

GE Vernova
Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
11 days ago

Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
11 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator GE Vernova 5 ( ) Schenectady, NY for later Why you should apply for a job to GE Vernova : 5/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.9/5 in supportive management 100% say women are treated...

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Equipment Operator I

Albany County
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
11 days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
11 days ago

Other jobs include making minor repairs to trucks, construction projects, and driving a power tractor for mowing grass....

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Heavy Equipment Operator

GE Vernova
Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
12 days ago

Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
12 days ago

Job Description Summary PRIMARY FUNCTION Under general supervision operate various pieces of heavy construction equipment in support of site facilities maintenance operations. To include wheel...

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Equipment Operator

Waste Connections
Cohoes, NY (24 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
13 days ago

Cohoes, NY (24 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
13 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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Equipment Operator

simsmetalm
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
20 days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
20 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...

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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time, Top scale wage rate for fully qualified candidates who apply before 12/31/25

ABF Freight
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Top scale wage for fully qualified candidates who apply before 12/31/2025! Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Tradesmen International, LLC
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!...

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Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

Walmart
Sharon Springs, NY (23 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Sharon Springs, NY (23 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $21.45 - $24.95 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Construction Equipment Operator - VID 198431

State of New York
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
30+ days ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

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Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Afternoon Shift

XPO
Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
45+ days ago

Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
45+ days ago

Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Afternoon Shift - Full Time XPO - Albany, NY Apply Now Posted on 09/04/25 (Ref: NYI2QYEn4B-382624-en_US) What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO...

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Demographic Data for Amsterdam, NY

Moving to Amsterdam, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Amsterdam, NY below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Amsterdam, NY

Local

National

Total Population

28,845

Number of Businesses

692

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Amsterdam, NY

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 Amsterdam, NY offer the following education background

High School or GED

36.4%

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.8%

Associate's Degree

14.0%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

2.8%

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 Amsterdam, NY

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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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