Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in South Dakota

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Baroid Mine

  • Halliburton
  • Belle Fourche, SD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Belle Fourche, SD
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description Job Duties: Under direct supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs earthmoving duties on a daily basis....

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Landfill Equipment Operator

  • City of Sioux Falls, SD
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 hours ago

Perform semiskilled and skilled duties, including a variety of City maintenance, construction, and repair involving the operation of light and heavy construction and automotive equipment. With...

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Equipment Operator/Pipelayer

  • Rogers Construction Inc
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 21 hours ago

We are seeking a skilled equipment operator to become a vital part of our excavation and underground utility installations team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in pipe laying...

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Equipment Operator (Class A CDL required) in Brookings

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Brookings, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 1 day ago

Assist the Mechanic/Fabricator, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Road Foreman when not operating equipment. Operate power driven machinery such as jackhammer to other similarly sized equipment....

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Heavy Equipment Operator in Sioux Falls

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

Job DescriptionJob Description Heavy Equipment Operator Excellent Pay, Benefits & More! Friessen Construction is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators for the upcoming construction season....

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Forklift Operator

  • Ryder System Inc.
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 1 day ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Warehouse Material Handler in Aberdeen, MD Warehouse Forklift Operator / Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $19.00 per...

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Forklift Operator/Materials Handler in Leola

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Leola, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Leola, SD
  • 2 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Equipment Operator in Wakonda

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Wakonda, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Wakonda, SD
  • 2 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator Job Description The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely storing finished product pallets into designated bay locations within the warehouse using a forklift or clamp. The...

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Lead Equipment Operator -Underground Utility services in Sioux Falls

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Crane Operator

  • Puetz Design+Build
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 6 days ago

Crane Operator Puetz Design+Build Job Description Puetz Design + Build Crane Operator Job Description 1. Requirements A. Strong organizational skills, detail orientated and conscientious. B....

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Large and Small Machinery in Pierre

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • Pierre, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 6 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • KELOLAND
  • Brookings, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 6 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator Austreim Excavating Brookings, SD Posted/Updated: 19 days ago Job Description Austreim Excavating is a progresive company with updated equipment serving Brookings and the surrounding...

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Equipment Operator

  • KELOLAND
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 days ago

Equipment Operator City of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Posted/Updated: Today Job Description HIRING RANGE DOQ: $23.95 - $25.91 hourly DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, November 6, 2025 JOB SUMMARY...

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Construction Equipment Operator-Willing to Travel

  • KELOLAND
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 6 days ago

Construction Equipment Operator-Willing to Travel Alliance Construction Sioux Falls, SD Posted/Updated: Today Job Description Immediate Openings! Alliance Construction is a growing excavation...

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Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in South Dakota

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 South Dakota offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
2.8%
Master's Degree
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 South Dakota
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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