Heavy equipment operator jobs | Work For Warriors

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator (Watercraft Operator)

Bowhead Camp Pendleton North, CA

Heavy Equipment Operator (Watercraft Operator) (AVTB-2026-26279): Bowhead is seeking an experienced Watercraft Operator to support military maritime operations and testing at Camp Pendleton, California. The position will operate and maintain RHIBs and other military watercraft while supporting safe, reliable, and effective test operations. Essential functions will include: Small Boat Operations: Minimum of 10 years of military experience operating and maintaining small boats, including 10/11-meter RHIBs or larger watercraft, or a current U.S. Coast Guard license with equivalent small-boat operating experience. Military Maritime Operations: Demonstrated experience supporting military maritime operations, watercraft testing, sea trials, and test and evaluation activities. Watercraft Experience: Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining watercraft comparable to Military vessels, including 11-meter RHIBs and 64-foot workboats. Navigation and...

Oct 15, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K

$25.00 - $28.00 hourly

Waste Management Pala, CA

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM – and more. About us WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to...

Oct 14, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator-Closed Landfills-26603503CL

$68,786 - $84,406 yearly

County of San Diego San Diego, CA

This posting covers San Diego County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Job Summary Excellent Career Opportunity County of San Diego - Department of Public Works HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CLOSED LANDFILLS Practical exams and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Future Salary Increase ** June 2027 – 5.23% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the- Board + 2.33% Market Adjustment) The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available ** $1,250 Recruitment Bonus ** Additional $1,250 Bonus after successful completion of the probation period ***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the...

Oct 08, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K

$23.06 hourly

Waste Management Burney, CA

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM – and more. About us WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to...

Oct 08, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator I Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match

$31.20 hourly

Waste Management Palmdale, CA

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM – and more. About us WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator (Watercraft Operator)

Bowhead Camp Pendleton North, CA

Heavy Equipment Operator (Watercraft Operator) (AVTV-2026-26058): Bowhead is seeking an experienced Watercraft Operator to support military maritime operations and testing at Camp Pendleton, California. The position will operate and maintain RHIBs and other military watercraft while supporting safe, reliable, and effective test operations. Essential functions will include: Small Boat Operations: Minimum of 10 years of military experience operating and maintaining small boats, including 10/11-meter RHIBs or larger watercraft, or a current U.S. Coast Guard license with equivalent small-boat operating experience. Military Maritime Operations: Demonstrated experience supporting military maritime operations, watercraft testing, sea trials, and test and evaluation activities. Watercraft Experience: Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining watercraft comparable to Military vessels, including 11-meter RHIBs and 64-foot workboats. Navigation and...

Sep 23, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator II - Morgan Hill, CA, United States

$35.12 hourly

Stericycle Morgan Hill, CA

Heavy Equipment Operator II Morgan Hill, CA, United States and 2 more (On-site) Job Description Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy...

Sep 23, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K Match

$25.00 hourly

Waste Management Anderson, CA

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM – and more. Preferred candidate will have 1 year experience with: Dozer (D6) Excavator Front End Loader About us WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our...

Sep 02, 2026

Full time

Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

$35.12 hourly

Athens Services Victorville, CA

Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator Lead reports directly to the Operation Supervisor and is responsible for the management and leadership of the heavy equipment operations in the Landfill. In addition, the Heavy Equipment Operator Lead will processes trash by compacting and pushing the waste with a dozer, at the landfills. Places soil cover over the trash with other heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators and rock trucks. Other equipment that may be operated are water trucks, roll off trucks and backhoes. Job Description Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash. Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables. Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required. Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills. Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely. Be aware of emergency contacts and...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator

$27.79 hourly

Waste Management El Cajon, CA

Are you looking for stable work as a Heavy Equipment Operator II with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Operator II at WM – and more. About us WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to...

Oct 21, 2026

Full time

Park Heavy Equipment Operator

$90,601 - $109,489 yearly

County of Santa Clara San Jose, CA

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, to operate a variety of heavy and complex equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County Parks and Recreation facilities and open space areas. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, tractors, graders, heavy trucks, loaders, water trucks, compactors, backhoes, and excavators to construct, enhance, restore, maintain, and repair park facilities and open space areas, including but not limited to firebreaks, trails, roads, park lawns and grounds, various habitats, and culverts over a large geographic area; Operates...

Sep 23, 2026

Full time

Heavy Equipment Operator- Palmdale, Ca

Waste Management Palmdale, CA

I. Job Summary Under management direction, a Hospital Services Worker travels between customer healthcare facilities providing on-site proactive collection and exchange of waste containers for various Stericycle programs, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substances, and Document Management. This service is provided at regularly scheduled intervals for assigned facilities. Schedule Monday : Los Robles Regional Medical Center Tuesday : Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital Wednesday : Los Robles Regional Medical Center Thursday : Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Los Robles Rehabilitation Hospital Friday : Los Robles Regional Medical Center II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various Stericycle programs...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

JC-534836 Heavy Fire Equipment Operator

$6,230 - $7,694 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Eureka, CA

This posting states its location as Humboldt County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. For questions on the duties of these positions, please contact Battalion Chief Jim Mahoney by email at. These positions are located in Fortuna, CA. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions The incumbent typically is required to perform psychologically stressful and/or physically demanding duties consistent with firefighting, disaster response, and emergency medical response, including working in isolated areas, walking or running on uneven, rough terrain, and remaining on duty 24 hours or longer without a break while performing these duties. May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays in support of emergency incidents. Qualifications Special Requirements: The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The incumbent is...

Oct 22, 2026

Full time

JC-536300 - CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II- Nipton

$4,883 - $6,127 monthly

CalTrans CA

Working Conditions Position located at 94200 Clarke Mountain Rd Nipton CA, San Bernardino County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Caltrans Maintenance Series California State Personnel Board Specification Schem Code Class Code Classification Title Probation Period PE70 6287 Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker 6 Months PF40 6297 Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker 6 Months PE62 6890 Caltrans Equipment Operator I 6 Months PE60 6286 Caltrans Equipment Operator II 6 Months PE50 6285 Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker 6 Months PF30 6296 Caltrans Landscape Maintenance...

Oct 08, 2026

Full time

Red River Sierra Army Depot and Watervliet Arsenal Landing Page

$20.00 - $40.00 hourly

Bowhead Herlong, CA

Red River Sierra Army Depot and Watervliet Arsenal Landing Page (RRAD) Bowhead is seeking individuals to join our team for our proposal effort the Red River Army Supplemental Labor contract. The work is located at Watervliet Arsenal Depot in NY and Sierra Army Depot in CA. We are seeking talented individuals to fill various positions for an upcoming opportunity. Available Positions: Automotive Electrician Automotive Worker AWI Inspector Certified Welding Inspector Computer Operator V Computer Systems Analyst II Electrician/Maintenance Electronic Tech I-III Engineering Tech VI-V Environmental Technician Forklift Operator General Maintenance Worker Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic Heavy Equipment Operator Hydraulic Repairman-Heavy Equip Mechanic (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) Inspector, Confined Space (Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic +1 Grade) Inspector, Dyno Operator (Motor Vehicle Mechanic +1 Grade) Inspector, Fluidized Bed...

Oct 07, 2026

Full time

HMA Equipment Operator

$51.00 hourly

Vulcan Materials Company Sanger, CA

This position requires the ability to work all shift times and weekends, as the schedule will fluctuate based on customer demand. Job Summary This position’s primary responsibilities include the operation of off-highway equipment within the facility. Operation of pit loader to load raw or finished products into off-road haul trucks. Operation of shipping loader to load products into customer trucks. Operation of excavators and dozers in the removal of overburden in preparation for the extraction process. Operation of a dozer or other grading equipment to maintain facility roadways and/or maintain stockpiles. Operate other production and support equipment such as; rock breaker, cranes, drag lines, etc. Safely drives and maneuvers vehicle into position for loading, dumping and spreading material. Assists in stockpiling materials at plant and stockpile area and hauls other material as required. Inspects vehicle’s mechanisms and monitors and maintains fluid levels. May assist...

Oct 05, 2026

Full time

Lead Process Equipment Operator

$29.75 - $31.70 hourly

Athens Services Running Springs, CA

Summary The Process Equipment Operator—Lead reports directly to the Operation Supervisor and is responsible for the management and leadership of the Process heavy equipment operations in American Organics. The Lead Process Equipment Operator assists in overseeing the daily operation to ensure the highest standard of safety and operations are followed. The Lead Process Equipment Operator processes green waste and other organic materials using loaders and loader equipment throughout the day to produce high-quality compost and mulch. Job Description Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash. Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables. Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required. Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills. Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely. Be aware of emergency...

Oct 02, 2026

Training/ Certification Program

Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy- California

CalTrans CA

Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy Now featuring the Heavy Equipment Operator Academy – with Welding programs coming soon. Why this Academy? The need for skilled trade workers is at an all-time high. Caltrans has brought industry and educational partners together to provide a comprehensive training academy, giving you the skills and certifications to start your career in the Heavy Highway Construction Industry. Whether new to operating equipment and the construction trades or more experienced, this academy will take you to the next level. Through a hands-on approach, you will train with state-of-the-art technology alongside professional industry instructors to build the skills for your future. Certifications: Heavy Equipment Operator Certification HAZMAT First Responder Certification California Flagger...

Oct 01, 2026

Full time

Lead Equipment Operator - Transfer Station

$29.75 - $31.70 hourly

Athens Services Phelan, CA

Summary The Process Equipment Operator—Lead reports directly to the Operation Supervisor and is responsible for the management and leadership of the Process heavy equipment operations in American Organics. The Lead Process Equipment Operator assists in overseeing the daily operation to ensure the highest standard of safety and operations are followed. The Lead Process Equipment Operator processes green waste and other organic materials using loaders and loader equipment throughout the day to produce high-quality compost and mulch. Job Description Ensure the tipping table is clean and orderly to accept each day’s trash. Keep tipping table trash safely arranged to allow loader to remove recyclables. Inspect assigned equipment and prepare pre-trips and post-trips as required. Keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited wastes out of the transfer station and landfills. Keep tipping table clear of trash for customers to unload safely. Be aware of emergency...

Sep 02, 2026

Full time

Process Equipment Operator

$26.05 - $29.49 hourly

Athens Services Victorville, CA

Summary The Heavy Equipment Operator – Organics processes green waste and other organic material by using loaders and various sorting, grinding, and screening equipment throughout the day to produce high quality compost and mulch. Job Description Essential Job Functions: Maintain safe operating conditions of equipment and area at all times Perform pre and post trip inspection of all equipment operated daily Work with peers as a team in completing major tasks successfully Perform material grading and properly process material to create final product Immediately report any unsafe equipment or actions to direct supervision Work overtime as needed Performs other duties as needed by direct supervision. Benefits: Competitive wages Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time Career plan Recognition programs Professional development learning An exceptional work environment Athens will...

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