Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Yelm, WA

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Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
8 hours ago

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
8 hours 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...

Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
2 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...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
2 days ago

Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
2 days ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down 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...

DC Forklift Operator - Quality Assurance

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

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
3 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 (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
3 days ago

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
3 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...

Experienced Logging Equipment operators

Eatonville, WA (12 miles from Yelm, WA)
14 days ago

Eatonville, WA (12 miles from Yelm, WA)
14 days ago

Experienced Logging Equipment operators The Shelley Comapny compensation: DOE employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Log Loader Operator We are hiring experienced log loader...

Equipment Operator

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

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
16 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...

Forklift Operator

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

Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
19 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+...

Loader Operator I

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

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

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Responsible for operating...

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ days ago

Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ days ago

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters...

Equipment Operator

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

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

MACNAK Construction is in need of motivated, technically and mechanically minded Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator must be able to operate all types of heavy equipment safely,...

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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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Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

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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

36.2%

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

16.8%

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 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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