Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gastonia, NC

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Heavy Equipment Operator – Feller Buncher, Skidder, Excavator, Dozer

Trilogy United LLC
Charlotte, NC (16 miles from Gastonia, NC)
12 days ago

Trilogy United LLC
Charlotte, NC (16 miles from Gastonia, NC)
12 days ago

About Us: Trilogy United is a land clearing and development contractor handling large-scale projects in NC, SC, and GA. We’re growing our team and looking for dependable, skilled operators who...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Gastonia, NC
8 hours ago

Gastonia, NC
8 hours 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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Forklift Operator

DHL
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like...

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Material Handler & Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Volvo
Grover, NC (13 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

Grover, NC (13 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global...

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Forklift Operator

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

Forklift Operator - Charlotte, NC (Reach Truck) Urgent Need - Immediate Hire! Forklift Operator - Pay Rate (Reach Truck) * $16 - $18 per hour DOE Forklift Operator Hours (Reach Truck) *...

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Laborers, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators - Charlotte, NC

Tetra Tech
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
1 day ago

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding Laborers, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators to our team based in Charlotte, NC. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the...

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Grading Equipment Operator

CK Contractors & Development
Kings Mountain, NC (7 miles from Gastonia, NC)
3 days ago

Kings Mountain, NC (7 miles from Gastonia, NC)
3 days ago

CK Contractors and Development LLC's roots date back to 1966, and during the past 60 years, our team has been developing properties throughout the Southeast, earning the distinction of being one...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA
Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Gastonia, NC)
9 days ago

Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Gastonia, NC)
9 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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Intermodal Equipment Operator

ConGlobal
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
10 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
10 days ago

Launch Your Career with ConGlobal ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key role in our global supply chain operations. Whether youre looking to grow your career or gain new skills, this role...

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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

Randstad USA
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
11 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
11 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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Day Forklift Operator

US Foods
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
11 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
11 days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BASIC PURPOSE Operate an industrial forklift to perform...

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Bilingual Forklift Operator

ResourceMFG
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
11 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
11 days ago

Employbridge/ResourceMFG is NOW HIRING: Bilingual Forklift Operators - North Charlotte! We are in seek of experience Bilingual (English/Spanish) Forklift Operators for a distribution facility in...

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Equipment Operator Senior

City of Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
16 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
16 days ago

Date Opened: Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 AM Close Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 AM Department: Transportation Department Equipment Operators Salary: $23.00 - $27.04 Commensurate...

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Freight Handler Forklift Operator II

CMA CGM Group
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
18 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
18 days ago

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over...

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Crane Operator (Foundations) (Travel Required)

Phillips & Jordan, Inc.
Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
20 days ago

Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
20 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for operation of crane used in heavy lifting and transport. Responsible for slings, cables, straps, and the crane prior to lifting operations....

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Demographic Data for Gastonia, NC

Moving to Gastonia, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Gastonia, NC below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Gastonia, NC

Local

National

Total Population

110,212

Number of Businesses

2,452

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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