Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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Forklift Operator

  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

FORKLIFT OPERATOR Packaging Corporation of America - Seattle, WA Posted: 2/20/2026 - Expires: 5/21/2026 Job ID: 293218937 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

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Forklift Operator

  • Verstela
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operator Kent, WA Do you have 2+ years clamp forklift experience? If so, then this role could be the right fit for you! join a fast-paced beverage distribution company in Kent,...

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Forklift Operator

  • McLane Company, Inc.
  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Start a fulfilling career as a Forklift Operator! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130...

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator with experience in machine operation and metal fabrication, particularly within the aerospace industry. The...

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Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator, Senior

  • City of Seattle
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Join us in shaping Seattles streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we dont just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city....

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Excavator Operator Septic Install

  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Excavator Operator Septic System Installation Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour (based on experience) Job Summary: A Advanced Septic and Construction Services is seeking an...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Forklift Operator

  • AtWork Group
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 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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Laborer/Equipment Operator

  • RDF Builders
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 7 days ago

At RDF Builders Co., we like to roll up our sleeves, work with our project teams, and build something that benefits where we live, work, and play. If you enjoy working with a diverse group of...

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Forklift Operator

  • Advantage Technical Services, Inc
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Forklift Operator Advantage Technical Services, Inc - Kent, WA Posted: 2/12/2026 - Expires: 5/13/2026 Job ID: 293197775 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

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Forklift Operator

  • Staffmark
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Now hiring Forklift Operator Location Kent, WA Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Shift: 10 AM - 6:30 PM | Mon - Fri Stack Up Success: Forklift Operator Jobs with Serious Perks. We've got forklift...

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Storage Center Worker/Forklift Operator

  • PODS
  • Des Moines, WA (19 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (19 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 9 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for operating forklift to load and unload containers; assist with ensuring a safe and clean working environment, inside and out, for assigned storage center location....

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Forklift Operator

  • Clean Harbors
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 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 Kent, WA facility will...

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Equipment Operator (Y1 : IUOE L302-Equip Operators)

  • King County
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago

King County Road Services Division is looking for skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operators to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a...

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Equipment Operator

  • King County (WA)
  • Seattle, WA (23 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (23 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago

Summary King County Road Services Division is looking for skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operators to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient...

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Demographic Data for Gig Harbor, WA

Moving to Gig Harbor, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Gig Harbor, WA below.


Local
National
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1,751
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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Some High School
2.7%
Some College
2.7%
Master's Degree
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 Gig Harbor, 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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