Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wake Forest, NC

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Equipment Operator

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

Position Overview As part of our dedicated team, the Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and effectively operating heavy equipment to load, offload or transport landscape supplies such as mulch...

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Small Equipment Operator MRF - 2339684

  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 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 (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, 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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Machine Operator - Crane (1st Shift) Machine Operator - Crane (1st Shift)

  • Eaton
  • Middlesex, NC (23 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Middlesex, NC (23 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Machine Operator - Crane (1st Shift) Eaton 3.9 ( ) Middlesex, NC for later Why you should apply for a job to Eaton : 4.2/5 in supportive management 74% say women are treated fairly and equally to...

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Forklift Operator

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, 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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Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 8 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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Forklift Operator

  • Employbridge
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, 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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Machine Operator - Crane (1st Shift)

  • Eaton Corporation
  • Middlesex, NC (23 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Middlesex, NC (23 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Machine Operator - Crane (1st Shift). The hours for this role are 7am-3:30pm The hourly rate for this position is $23.12 per hour. Please note...

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Municipal Solid Waste Equipment Operator

  • City of Cary, NC
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 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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Equipment Operator

  • City of Durham, NC
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Provide general grounds maintenance support including, but not limited to, mowing/trimming, grave maintenance, and brush removal. A weekend work schedule is normally rotated among Cemetery staff....

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Forklift Operator

  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Our client, a leading production and distributing company is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Shipping and Receiving department. The...

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Forklift Operator

  • US Foods
  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 12 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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Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater System Maintenance

  • City of Raleigh North Carolina
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 13 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Stormwater System Maintenance team....

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Equipment Operator - Concrete

  • City of Raleigh
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 13 days ago

About Us: The Divisions within Transportation Maintenance are responsible for sidewalk maintenance, curb and gutter maintenance, asphalt maintenance, storm sewer maintenance, right of way mowing, downtown...

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Demographic Data for Wake Forest, NC

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


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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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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