Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ft Lewis, WA

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Spanaway, WA (8 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
23 hours ago

Spanaway, WA (8 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
23 hours ago

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

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Maintenance Mechanic 3

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Lacey, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
2 days ago

Lacey, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
2 days ago

Heavy Equipment Operator - Maintenance Mechanic 3 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Lacey, WA Posted: 12/8/2025 - Expires: 12/18/2025 Job ID: 292969271 Apply Now I have already applied Save...

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Forklift Operator

McLane Company
Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
5 days ago

Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
5 days ago

Forklift Operator McLane Company - Lakewood, WA Posted: 12/5/2025 - Expires: 3/5/2026 Job ID: 292965170 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Description...

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Forklift Operator

Manpower
Auburn, WA (22 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
5 days ago

Auburn, WA (22 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
5 days ago

Forklift Operator Manpower - Auburn, WA Posted: 12/5/2025 - Expires: 3/5/2026 Job ID: 292964752 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Forklift (Reach Truck)...

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Permanent - 2025-08445

State of Washington
Lacey, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
5 days ago

Lacey, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
5 days ago

Title- Heavy Equipment Operator Classification- Maintenance Mechanic 3 (MM3) Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) - Lacey Construction Shop Duty...

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Warehouse/Shipping (Forklift Operator) - 1St Shfit

JBS Foods
Lacey, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
6 days ago

Lacey, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
6 days ago

WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING - FORKLIFT DRIVER Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies and inventory. Maintain receiving and inventory control records and...

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Equipment Operator I

Yusen Logistics Americas, Inc.
Bonney Lake, WA (19 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
7 days ago

Bonney Lake, WA (19 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
7 days ago

Equipment Operator I Yusen Logistics Americas, Inc. - Bonney Lake, WA Posted: 12/4/2025 - Expires: 3/4/2026 Job ID: 292956256 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

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Warehouse/Shipping (Forklift Operator) - 1St Shfit

JBS USA
Olympia, WA (15 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
7 days ago

Olympia, WA (15 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
7 days ago

Position at Empire Packing WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING FORKLIFT DRIVER Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies and inventory. Maintain receiving and inventory...

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Heavy Equipment Operator/Site Lead

Greg Brock Dozing, LLC Also known as GBD-LLC
Pacific, WA (20 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
14 days ago

Pacific, WA (20 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
14 days ago

, Heavy Equipment Operator, or new-to-the-trade). employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Heavy Equipment Operator/Site Lead We are seeking a highly experienced and versatile Heavy Equipment...

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Union Heavy Equipment Operator - Graham, WA

Waste Connections US Inc
Spanaway, WA (8 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
19 days ago

Spanaway, WA (8 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
19 days ago

Union Heavy Equipment Operator - Graham, WA Waste Connections US Inc - Spanaway, WA Posted: 11/18/2025 - Expires: 2/16/2026 Job ID: 292900232 Job Description Join Our Team at LRI 304th St....

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Union Heavy Equipment Operator - Graham, WA

Waste Connections
Graham, WA (13 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
23 days ago

Graham, WA (13 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
23 days ago

Join Our Team at LRI 304th St. Landfill a Waste Connections Company! Were looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team at the LRI Landfill in Graham, WA. If you're ready for a hands-on,...

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Directional Drill Operator/Locator

MasTec Communications Group
Sumner, WA (18 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
24 days ago

Sumner, WA (18 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
24 days ago

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Directional Drill Operator/Locator, you will develop new skills, work in a safety - minded environment, and...

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Heavy Forklift Operator

James Hardie
Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
30+ days ago

Tacoma, WA (14 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
30+ days ago

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design...

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Forklift Operator

AtWork Group
Sumner, WA (18 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
45+ days ago

Sumner, WA (18 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
45+ days ago

Temporary Forklift Driver Location: Sumner, WA Pay: $18.00/hr Type: Temporary, with potential for permanent placement Shifts: Day Shift: Mon Fri, 8: 00 AM (Mandatory Overtime Night Shift: Sun Thu,...

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Equipment Operator

MACNAK Construction
Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
90+ days ago

Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Ft Lewis, WA)
90+ days ago

MACNAK Construction is in need of motivated, technically and mechanically minded Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator must be able to operate all types of heavy equipment safely,...

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Demographic Data for Ft Lewis, WA

Moving to Ft Lewis, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Ft Lewis, WA below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Ft Lewis, WA

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National

Total Population

7,705,271

Number of Businesses

197,951

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ft Lewis, WA

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 Ft Lewis, WA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.0%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

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 Ft Lewis, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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