Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Matthews, NC

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

Trilogy United LLC
Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Matthews, NC)
12 days ago

Trilogy United LLC
Charlotte, NC (20 miles from Matthews, 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

DHL
Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
1 day ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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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Forklift Operator

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
1 day ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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 (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
1 day ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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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Forklift Operator - Second Shift

DollarTree
Matthews, NC
3 days ago

Matthews, NC
3 days ago

Branch out with a warehouse career at Family Dollar! We are looking for industrial athletes to join our amazing warehouse team! As a warehouse associate, youll get to make a difference in a...

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Forklift Operator

Aaron's
Huntersville, NC (24 miles from Matthews, NC)
5 days ago

Huntersville, NC (24 miles from Matthews, NC)
5 days ago

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry, known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members with the opportunity to...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad USA
Fort Mill, SC (17 miles from Matthews, NC)
9 days ago

Fort Mill, SC (17 miles from Matthews, 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 (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
10 days ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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 (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
11 days ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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 (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
11 days ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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 (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
11 days ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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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Driver / Heavy equipment Operator & Walking Floors) - Req# 3541

Denali Water Solutions
Huntersville, NC (24 miles from Matthews, NC)
12 days ago

Huntersville, NC (24 miles from Matthews, NC)
12 days ago

More about the position: We are a Compost/Soil/Mulch producing facility. We work in a very dirty/dusty environment. Muddy and dusty all in the same day. We deliver bulk and palletized materials....

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Equipment Operator Senior

City of Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
16 days ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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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Equipment Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator) - Req. ID: 3532

Denali Water Solutions
Huntersville, NC (24 miles from Matthews, NC)
17 days ago

Huntersville, NC (24 miles from Matthews, NC)
17 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Huntersville, NC Hourly / Full-Time About the Role: The Heavy Equipment Operator (Small Forklift Operator) plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe movement...

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Freight Handler Forklift Operator II

CMA CGM Group
Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, NC)
18 days ago

Charlotte, NC (13 miles from Matthews, 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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Demographic Data for Matthews, NC

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Matthews, NC

Local

National

Total Population

78,606

Number of Businesses

2,455

City Size

Medium/Lg

Heavy Equipment Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Matthews, 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 Matthews, 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 Matthews, 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

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

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