Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hickory, NC

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Machine/Equipment Operator

  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operator Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring,...

Forklift Operator Forklift Operator

  • Claremont, NC (11 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Claremont, NC (11 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Now Hiring: Forklift Operator - Day & Night Shifts (2-2-3 Schedule) Starting at $18/hr Location: Claremont, NC Shift: 6:45 AM/PM - 7:00 AM/PM | Rotating Schedule Join our logistics team and help...

Forklift Operator

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 12 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Forklift Operator for a local manufacturing company! Job Title: Material Movement Specialist Location: Newton, NC Pay: $16-$18/HR Shift: Multiple Shifts Available...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - Weekend Day Shift

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people,...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people,...

Warehouse Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people,...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (21 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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...

Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.85 - $23.35 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...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a stand up forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

Equipment Operator

  • Catawba, NC (17 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Catawba, NC (17 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 19 days ago

Clean Harbors National Remediation team is seeking Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators....

Forklift Operator -Dry/Night

  • Hickory, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 20 days 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 - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift

  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 25 days ago

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift Date:Jun 6, 2025 Location: Conover, NC, US Company: Leggett & Platt Pay Grade: 1st Shift: $16.50 Hourly 2nd Shift: $18.50 Hourly Hours: 1st Shift: Monday...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial...

Pile Driver

  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newton, NC (10 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Pile Driver Ames Construction, Inc. United States, North Carolina, ton Jun 06, 2025 Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Conover, NC (7 miles from Hickory, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Pay Grade: $16.50 Hourly Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering...

Demographic Data for Hickory, NC

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Hickory, NC

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Hickory, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.0%
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 Hickory, 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%