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How much do entry level heavy equipment operator apprenticeship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level heavy equipment operator apprenticeship in the United States is $23.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship vs Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Heavy Equipment Operator ApprenticeshipHeavy Equipment Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or GED; apprenticeship may include basic safety and equipment trainingRequires certification or licensing depending on state; experience often needed
Work EnvironmentOn-the-job training sites, construction, and industrial sitesConstruction sites, mining, or infrastructure projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by employers to train new workers; industry-wide apprenticeship programsEmployed directly as operators; may have completed apprenticeship or training

The Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship provides foundational training and hands-on experience for beginners, often leading to full certification. In contrast, a Heavy Equipment Operator is a fully qualified worker with experience and possibly certification, performing the same tasks independently. Both roles are essential in construction and industrial projects, but the apprenticeship is designed as a stepping stone toward becoming a licensed operator.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,330 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Operator 2 (Ephrata)

Grant County

Ephrata, WA • On-site

$59K - $69K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Summary Resume & Cover Letter Required This position is located at District 1, Ephrata Shop Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Heavy Equipment Operators provide skilled labor for Public Works roadway maintenance, roadway repair, and new construction work including truck operations, light equipment operations, multiple equipment operations, bridge crew operator, traffic technician operator, crane operator, new roads construction grader, and machine control operations leader. Heavy equipment operators may be promoted within their existing position, as they perform progressive levels of duties and responsibilities subject to Employer approval. 2 Apprentice Level: Apprentice level operators conduct truck operations to support journey level operators.

Apprentices can perform any operator duty once they are trained for the task. Alternatively, they may aid the work of a journey level operator, as an apprentice, for work they are still learning how to conduct. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.

Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC's, or other regulatory bodies. Heavy equipment operators may be promoted within their existing position, with progressive levels of duties and responsibilities.

In addition, heavy equipment operators typically specialize in one or more areas of expertise as they promote. The Heavy Equipment Operator 2 has expertise to include the following: Truck Operators (Level 2): Truck operators provide for the operations of trucks including pickups, light trucks, cars, dump trucks, and truck tractor-trailer combinations with a variety of attachments including bottom dumps, auxiliary dump box trailers, liquid tanks and tank trailers, asphalt storage tanks, pavement patchers, lifting booms, snowplows, spreader boxes, compressors, generators, tilt trailers, power brooms, and paint trailers. In addition, truck operators provide skilled labor for hand tools (mechanical, motorized, or pneumatic), routers, crack fillers, pumps, washers, concrete saws, augers, scales, and assistance in operating the chip spreader.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Heavy Equipment Operators may advance or be placed within their positions by work experience, apprenticeship, or by certification. The table below shows the minimum requirements for the Heavy Equipment Operator 2. Level 2 Apprentice Level: Work Experience: 1 Year of Construction, Agricultural, or Public Works Operations Work Experience.

Apprenticeship and Special: Enrollment in Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program or previous Truck Driver employment at County and CDL w/ Manual Endorsement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Valid Driver's License: Proof of automobile insurance required.

Valid CDL w/Manual Endorsement. Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record. Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions Work is performed both in an office and in the field of various terrain and in various weather conditions. During Field work, incumbents may be exposed to dangers to traffic. Physical Requirements The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and lift up to 50 lbs. of unequal weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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