Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salem, OR

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Drill Operator

  • Dallas, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 17 days ago

For you NEW Drill Operator UtilitiesOne Location Dallas Posted date 4 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Production Utilities One is looking for a qualified Drill...

Forklift Operator II - Receiving

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 18 days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 18 days ago

Job Summary Forklift Operator II is responsible for the loading and unloading of material on trucks and rail cars. Maintains correct paperwork and shipping and receiving records are required....

MRF Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 20 days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 20 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,...

Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Salem, OR
  • 21 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 21 days ago

The Recycling Center Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for the coordination of activities of Equipment Operators....

Equipment Operators

  • Salem, OR
  • 23 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 23 days ago

If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!...

Chicken Catcher-Forklift Operator (Shift Varies)

  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting...

Chicken Catcher/Forklift Operator/Over Crew (Shift Varies)

  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting...

Forklift Operator I

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Listing ID: 4357511 Job Title: Forklift Operator I Application Deadline: 12/24/2025Job Location: Woodburn Date Posted: 09/26/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Shift: Day Shift Duration of Job:...

Forklift Operator

  • Salem, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not...

Forklift Operator

  • Independence, OR (11 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Independence, OR (11 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Forklift Operator Warehouse $ 18.60 / Hour location_on Independence, Oregon work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift...

Forklift Operator I - STAYTON, OR

  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Woodburn, OR (14 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required....

Foreman/Equipment Operator

  • Salem, OR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 90+ days ago

Discover a more connected career At C-2 Utility Contractors, as a Foreman/Equipment Operator on our Telecom Underground team, you'll lead crews in the installation and maintenance of underground...

Demographic Data for Salem, OR

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Salem, OR

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Salem, OR offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Salem, OR
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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