Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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Equipment operator /foundation excavations

  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • moments ago

Now Hiring Experienced Foundation Excavations actively seeking experienced and motivated foundation excavation workers to join our growing team. Were looking for individuals who are versatile and...

Forklift Operator

  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift. For the purpose of stacking material, loading of trailers, and emptying full containers throughout...

Warehouse Clamp Forklift Operator

  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Clamp Forklift Operator Advantage Technical Services, Inc - Lakewood, WA Posted: 10/11/2025 - Expires: 1/9/2026 Job ID: 292742433 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email...

Warehouse Clamp Forklift Operator

  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Now hiring Warehouse Clamp Forklift Operator Location Lakewood, WA Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour Shift: Monday - Friday | 6 AM - 4:30 PM Pros Needed: Keep Our Operations Rolling. You're not looking...

Heavy Equipment Operator Sign on Bonus

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Operator** Ryatt Construction LLC is seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team....

Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Join Our Team at LRI - Prairie Ridge Transfer Station - a Waste Connections Company! We're looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team at the LRI Prairie Ridge Transfer Station in Bonney...

DC Forklift Operator - Quality Assurance

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

Compensation Pay Range: $24.10 - $27.60 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly...

Forklift Operator

  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Clamp Forklift Drivers Needed Lakewood, WA Ready to put your skills in gear? Were looking for experienced Clamp Forklift Drivers to join our team in Lakewood! Pay & Shifts 1st Shift: 6:00 AM 3:30...

Forklift Operator

  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Department Manufacturing Role Forklift Operator Locations Auburn - 780 Hourly salary $25.8 - $33.05 Hourly/Salaried Hourly Oracle Department Auburn-Supply Chain|US Gypsum Co.|USG Business Group...

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift - Full Time XPO - Renton, WA Apply Now Posted on 10/08/25 (Ref: WAcpQT0umY-383365-en_US) What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum...

Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Forklift Operator - Day Shift

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 5 days ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 5 days ago

What youll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator Available to work a...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up 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...

Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator)

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com Position: Material Handler/Heavy Equipment Operator Reports to: Production Supervisor Shift: Rotating 12-hour Shifts. 4 on / 4 off....

Demographic Data for Gig Harbor, WA

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


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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
36.3%
Bachelor's Degree
23.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.9%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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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