Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

  • DLA Disposition Services
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (22 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Merials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operor) Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency Summary See below for important informion regarding this job. Summary See below for important...

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Sewer Equipment Operator, Heavy

  • City of Tacoma
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

If the below list of personal traits sounds like you, then you are just the type of person we are looking for to join our team as a Sewer Heavy Equipment Operator....

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Forklift Operator

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

Forklift operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift operator with experience in operating band saws, sit-down forklifts, and performing visual quality control. The ideal candidate...

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Forklift Operator

  • AtWork Group
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 7 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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Crane Operator Hooktender - C1208

  • Boeing
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 11 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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Laborer/Forklift Operator

  • RDF Builders
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 12 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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Wing Skin Crane Operator - Ground Control- 71305

  • Boeing
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 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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Union Heavy Equipment Operator - Graham, WA

  • Waste Connections
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Join Our Team at LRI 304th St. Landfill - a Waste Connections Company! We're 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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Equipment Operator I

  • Waste Connections US Inc
  • Lacey, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Equipment Operator I Waste Connections US Inc - Lacey, WA Posted: 12/16/2025 - Expires: 3/16/2026 Job ID: 292998546 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

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Finish Dozer Operator

  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Finish Dozer Operator Express Employment Professionals - Shelton, WA Posted: 12/11/2025 - Expires: 1/11/2026 Job ID: 292982805 Job Description Are you looking for a place where your hard work...

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Forklift Operator- Auburn, WA

  • WOODGRAIN Inc.
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator- Auburn, WA Posting Start Date: 12/11/25 Division: Distribution Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing Job Location: Auburn, WA Looking for stability? Join...

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Forklift Operator

  • Clean Harbors
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 15 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. This is a great opportunity for college students or...

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Heavy Equipment Operator /Excavator

  • Triton Marine Construction Corp
  • Bremerton, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary: State and federal contractor looking for a Heavy Civil Equipment Operator. Individuals need to be experienced operating excavators, loaders, backhoes and similar. Individuals must be...

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Forklift Operator (ID #477089)

  • Partners Personnel Management
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Kent, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Kent, WA Kent Wa 3154 $21.00/Per Hour Forklift Operator Job Description Branch Details Job Title: Forklift Operator Location: Kent Wa Pay: $21.00 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday Job Summary: We...

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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-time

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

Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the...

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Demographic Data for Gig Harbor, WA

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Gig Harbor, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree
23.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.6%
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 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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