Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Apex, NC

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3rd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Kelly Services
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (12 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (12 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isnt always easy. Thats where Kelly comes in. Were seeking experienced Forklift Drivers to work at John Deere in Fuquay/Varina, NC on 3rd shift. Sound good?...

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Forklift Operator - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts

  • Caterpillar
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also...

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Equipment Operator

  • SiteOne Landscape Supply
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago

maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies....

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3rd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (12 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (12 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking experienced  Forklift Drivers  to work at John Deere in...

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Forklift Operator

  • Coty
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago

FORKLIFT OPERATOR WAREHOUSE - SANFORD, NC COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate. RESPONSIBILITIES Your main focus: Deliver and/or return bulk containers to production...

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Small Equipment Operator MRF - 2339684

  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Its a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Durham Public Schools
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Operations/Maintenance Date Posted: 11/17/2025 Location: Maintenance Services Date Available: 11/17/2925 Position Number:Assignment Type:Position Term:150509Classified12 MOE...

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Small Equipment Operator MRF

  • Waste Management
  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 5 days ago

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team...

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Forklift Operator

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Home Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 20 / Hour location_on Cary, North Carolina work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is hiring immediately...

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Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Kelly Services
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 7 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and were here for you! Were seeking a Stand Up Forklift Operator to work at a premier client in Sanford, NC. Sound...

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 7 days ago

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

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Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 8 days ago

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Stand Up Forklift Operator to work at a premier client...

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Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Walmart
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sanford, NC (20 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.8 - $23.3 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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Forklift Operator

  • Employbridge
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago

WESTAFF is actively recruiting for Shipping/Receiving/Forklift Operator in Warehouse in the Durham, NC area. $17.50 per hr. 1 st Shift 8am-5pm Monday-Friday-Some OT required a peak time. Shipping...

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Municipal Solid Waste Equipment Operator

  • City of Cary, NC
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Apex, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Cary, NC believes that employees are one of our most important resources. The Public Works Department has an outstanding opportunity to join our team and proudly support Cary's commitment to...

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Demographic Data for Apex, NC

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Apex, NC

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 Apex, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

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