Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Yelm, WA

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Carlisle
Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
16 hours ago

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
16 hours ago

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading building envelope solution supplier that effectively drives energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential...

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Forklift Operator Forklift Operator

McLane Company
Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
1 day ago

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
1 day ago

Forklift Operator McLane Company 2.7 ( ) Lakewood, WA on company site # JR105341 Position summary Rate: $24.75 per hour.** $0.40 shift differential. Sunday through Thursday 7:30 p.m. start time....

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Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials
Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
3 days ago

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
3 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

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Mobile Crane Operator

Graham, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
4 days ago

Graham, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
4 days ago

Crane Operator | 40-Ton Precision, Safety, and Professionalism. We are seeking a reliable and motivated Crane Operator to join our team. We operate a specialized fleet including Cab-Mounted, Stick...

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Forklift Operator (Pull Pack)

Koch Industries, Inc.
Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
8 days ago

Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
8 days ago

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Pull Pack Forklift Operator to join our Corrugated facility in Olympia, WA! Our Pull Pack forklift operators are responsible for retrieving, organizing,...

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Forklift Operator

48forty Solutions
Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
9 days ago

Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
9 days ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for...

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Ryder System
Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
11 days ago

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
11 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Material Handler in Lakewood, Washington Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.00 per hour Schedule: Second Shift Monday-Thursday...

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Forklift Operator - Line Driver

Carlisle Companies Inc.
Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
23 days ago

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
23 days ago

Forklift Operator - Line Driver Job Summary Join Carlisle Companies Incorporated as an Operator I, where you'll play a hands-on role in producing high-quality building materials in a fast-paced...

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Equipment Operator I

Waste Connections US Inc
Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ days ago

Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ 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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Forklift Operator

McLane
Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ days ago

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ days 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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Demographic Data for Yelm, WA

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Yelm, WA

Local

National

Total Population

27,233

Number of Businesses

392

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Yelm, 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 Yelm, WA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.2%

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.7%

Associate's Degree

14.8%

Some High School

2.8%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Yelm, 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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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