Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Des Moines, WA

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Yard Worker & Forklift Operator

  • Mutual Materials
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Bridgeport Distribution - Tacoma, WA 98499Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayAbout Us At Mutual Materials,...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

  • Ryder
  • Lakewood, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Lakewood, Washington Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Schedule: First Shift Monday- Thursday 4:00...

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Forklift Operator

  • Clean Harbors
  • Shoreline, WA (20 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (20 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team! As a Forklift Operator, you will perform hands on operations. Truck To Truck Technician at our Seattle, WA facility...

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Wing Skin Crane Operator - Ground Control- 71305

  • Boeing
  • Puyallup, WA (16 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (16 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive,...

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Material Expediter Work Leader (Forklift Operator)

  • U.S. Pacific Fleet
  • Bremerton, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago

You will serve as a MATERIAL EXPEDITER WORK LEADER (FORKLIFT OPERATOR) in the Supply & Logistics Department of PSNS and IMF.Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for...

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Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Sumner, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sumner, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a reach truck forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true,...

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Forklift Operator / Loadout Job Details CRH

  • Central Pre-Mix
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 3 days ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

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Forklift Operator

  • Carlisle
  • Puyallup, WA (16 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (16 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading building envelope solution supplier that effectively drives energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential...

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Forklift Operator / Loadout

  • CRH
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 4 days ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

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Forklift Operator Forklift Operator

  • McLane Company
  • Lakewood, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Forklift Operator McLane Company 2.7 ( ) Lakewood, WA on company site # JR105341 Position summary Rate: $24.75 per hour.** $0.40 shift differential. Sunday through Thursday 7:30 p.m. start time....

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Reach Forklift Operator

  • Staffmark
  • Sumner, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sumner, WA (17 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Now hiring Reach Forklift Operator Sumner, WA Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Shift: 6 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday Keep the Warehouse in Motion As a Reach Forklift Operator in Sumner, you're the...

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Equipment Operator

  • Heidelberg Materials
  • Issaquah, WA (15 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (15 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Foremen, Equipment Operators, & Superintendents

  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Now Hiring: Foreman; Equipment Operators & Superintendents Location: Western/Central WA, dependent on job location Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Competitive / Based on experience Were looking for an...

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Heavy Equipment Operator III

  • Republic Services
  • Bellevue, WA (12 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (12 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator safely operates various light and heavy equipment in a hazardous waste treatment processing facility or landfill....

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Reach Forklift Operator

  • Advantage Technical Services, Inc
  • Bonney Lake, WA (20 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bonney Lake, WA (20 miles from Des Moines, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Reach Forklift Operator Advantage Technical Services, Inc - Bonney Lake, WA Posted: 1/29/2026 - Expires: 4/29/2026 Job ID: 293135112 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

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Demographic Data for Des Moines, WA

Moving to Des Moines, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Des Moines, WA below.


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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Des Moines, WA

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


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Des Moines, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.2%
Bachelor's Degree
23.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Some High School
2.8%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

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