Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Rutherfordton, NC

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Fountain Electric Services LLC
Spindale, NC (6 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
9 days ago

Spindale, NC (6 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
9 days ago

Equipment Operator with CDL Fountain Services, LLC ( ) is seeking qualified and experienced equipment operators who have a Commercial Driver's License. Fountain is an established industry leader...

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Excavator Operator for Underground Pipe and/or Utilities

E.S. Wagner Company
Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
14 days ago

Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
14 days ago

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator for Underground Pipe and/or Utilities to join its team of construction professionals in the Shelby, NC area. E.S. Wagner...

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Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator

Walmart
Spindale, NC (6 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
19 days ago

Spindale, NC (6 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
19 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...

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Forklift Operator Days 7A-7P

ProAmpac
Forest City, NC (9 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
29 days ago

Forest City, NC (9 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
29 days ago

At ProAmpac, we’re more than a global leader in packaging — we’re a team driven by purpose. Every day, our work is guided by Integrity, fueled by Intensity, and elevated through continuous...

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Bmnc. Forklift Operator Needed Asap

Black Mountain, NC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
30+ days ago

Black Mountain, NC (23 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
30+ days ago

BMNC. FORKLIFT OPERATOR NEEDED ASAP (Black Mountain, NC) compensation: $20.00 an hour $20.00 AN HOUR! FORKLIFT OPERATOR NEEDED IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC AT 8:00 AM on Friday (12/5/25). PAY UPON...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Walmart
Marion, NC (19 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
30+ days ago

Marion, NC (19 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
30+ 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...

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Finish Dozer Operator - Shelby, NC

E.S. Wagner Company
Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
60+ days ago

Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
60+ days ago

E.S. Wagner Company, LLC is looking for a Finish Dozer Operator to join its team of construction professionals on our project in Shelby, NC. E.S. Wagner offers competitive salary and benefits,...

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Telecommunications Equipment Operator North Carolina Statewide Travel (CDL A Required)

Davey Tree
Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
90+ days ago

Shelby, NC (22 miles from Rutherfordton, NC)
90+ days ago

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc. Locations: Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Shelby, NC Additional Locations: North Carolina Statewide Travel Work Site: On Site Req ID: 214080 Position Overview The...

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Demographic Data for Rutherfordton, NC

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Rutherfordton, NC

Local

National

Total Population

18,665

Number of Businesses

359

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton, NC offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.2%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Some High School

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 Rutherfordton, 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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