Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in South Prairie, WA

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Equipment Operator

  • Clean Harbors
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 hours ago

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking an Equipment Operator I to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift and/or track hoe within the field. Clean Harbors is...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Randstad
  • Tacoma, WA (18 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (18 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

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Forklift Operator Associate

  • PrideStaff
  • Federal Way, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Forklift Operator Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, First Shift 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pay Rate: $21 - $24/hr DOE Location: Seattle, WA We are thrilled to announce a new Forklift Operator opportunity!...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator Puyallup, WA

  • Floor & Decor
  • Puyallup, WA (11 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (11 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Pay Range $23.00 - $29.50 PURPOSE The Forklift Operator is responsible for using a forklift or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack and stage product for shipment to the stores. The...

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Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

  • Department of Defense
  • Fort Lewis, WA (22 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Lewis, WA (22 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Apply Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) Department of Defense Defense Logistics Agency Apply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be...

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Sewer Equipment Operator, Heavy

  • City of Tacoma (WA)
  • Tacoma, WA (18 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (18 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 6 days ago

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for experienced Sewer Heavy Equipment Operators to work in the Operations and Maintenance Division in the Environmental Services Department....

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Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 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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Union Heavy Equipment Operator - Graham, WA

  • Waste Connections
  • Graham, WA (12 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Graham, WA (12 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 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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Forklift Operator

  • AtWork Group
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 12 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 (22 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Renton, WA (22 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 17 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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Forklift Operator- Auburn, WA

  • WOODGRAIN Inc.
  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 21 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 (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 21 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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Forklift Operator (ID #477089)

  • Partners Personnel Management
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 26 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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Forklift Operator

  • McLane Company
  • Lakewood, WA (18 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (18 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 30+ 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 (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (14 miles from South Prairie, WA)
  • 30+ 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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Demographic Data for South Prairie, WA

Moving to South Prairie, WA? Find some basic demographic data about South Prairie, WA below.


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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in South Prairie, 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 South Prairie, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.5%
Bachelor's Degree
23.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.2%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Some High School
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 South Prairie, 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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