Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Yelm, WA

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Carlisle Companies Inc.
Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
1 day ago

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
1 day 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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Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator

Manpower
Spanaway, WA (13 miles from Yelm, WA)
4 days ago

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

Warehouse Equipment Operator Location:Spanaway Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: 1st Pay: $19.56 About the Role We are seeking a reliable and safetyfocused Warehouse Equipment Operator to join our...

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Equipment Operator

Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
8 days ago

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

Equipment Operator Washington State Department of Natural Resources - Olympia, WA Posted: 3/13/2026 - Expires: 3/26/2026 Job ID: 293276343 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email...

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Equipment Operator 1 (EO1)

State of Washington
Tumwater, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
8 days ago

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

Equipment Operator 1 (EO1) Recruitment #2026-3-7327 Full-time, Project, Represented position (WPEA) Anticipated Project employment is April 2026 - October 2027 Location: South Puget Sound Region-...

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

Randstad
Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
11 days ago

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

Ready to land your next full-time position as a sit down forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the...

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Forklift Operator

Parr Lumber
Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
14 days ago

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

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom...

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Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Earth Friendly Products
Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
17 days ago

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

Full-time Lacey, WA Description At ECOS, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a...

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Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Professional Staff Northwest
Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
18 days ago

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

Hiring Night Shift Forklift Loader Monday Friday | 4:30 PM 1:00 AM $22$23 per hour to start | $24 per hour upon conversion to permanent We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift...

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Forklift Operator

McLane Company
Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
26 days ago

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

Forklift Operator McLane Company - Lakewood, WA Posted: 2/24/2026 - Expires: 5/25/2026 Job ID: 293229663 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Description...

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Equipment Operator

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

Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
45+ 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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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

35.7%

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.4%

Associate's Degree

14.6%

Some College

2.8%

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 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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