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Tasman Inc

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hobbs, NM

$24 - $30/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator Operate Safely. Support Field Operations. Build with Precision. Pay: $24 ... Safety equipment provided * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Why Join Tasman? At Tasman Inc, we ...

D&M Development

Heavy Equipment Operator

Nashville, TN

$18 - $26/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator (Experienced Only) - Nashville, TN D&M Development is seeking highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operators with extensive experience operating dozers, excavators, and backhoes.

Essel

Heavy Equipment Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

Heavy Equipment Operator at Essel Essel is seeking a reliable and skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our growing team. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will operate, maintain, and ...

ABCI

Heavy Equipment Operator

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator - ABCI ABCI, a local mid-sized civil construction company, is seeking a full-time, experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The Heavy Equipment Operator is ...

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How much do heavy equipment operator relocation provided jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for heavy equipment operator relocation provided 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 kind of jobs pay for relocation?

Heavy equipment operator jobs often include relocation assistance, especially for positions requiring specialized skills, certifications, or experience. Employers may cover moving costs to attract qualified candidates for roles in construction, mining, or infrastructure projects. Relocation packages vary by company and job level but are common in skilled trades and hard-to-fill positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Heavy Equipment Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Heavy Equipment Operator, you need experience operating machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, or loaders, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and sometimes a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Familiarity with GPS systems, maintenance tools, and safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills make an operator stand out on job sites. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and precise equipment operation, minimizing risks and maximizing productivity for construction or industrial projects.

What is the highest paying heavy equipment operator?

The highest paying heavy equipment operators typically work in specialized roles such as crane or excavator operators with extensive experience, certifications, and operating large or complex machinery. They often earn higher wages in industries like oil and gas, construction, or infrastructure projects, with salaries increasing based on skill level, certifications, and geographic location.

What's the highest paid heavy equipment operator?

The highest paid heavy equipment operators typically work in specialized industries such as oil and gas, mining, or large-scale construction, with salaries reaching over $70,000 to $100,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and location. Operators with advanced skills in operating complex machinery like cranes or bulldozers and those with certifications such as NCCCO tend to earn higher wages.

What is the difference between Heavy Equipment Operator Relocation Provided vs Crane Operator Relocation Provided?

FeatureHeavy Equipment Operator Relocation ProvidedCrane Operator Relocation Provided
CertificationsOSHA, CDL, equipment-specific licensesCrane operator certification, OSHA
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projectsConstruction sites, industrial settings, tall structures
Employer & IndustryConstruction, mining, heavy industryConstruction, shipping, industrial

Both roles require certifications like OSHA and specific licenses. Heavy Equipment Operators typically work on ground-based machinery in construction or mining, while Crane Operators handle tall lifting equipment. The main difference lies in the machinery operated and work environment, but both roles often include relocation assistance to project sites nationwide.

What should I expect from the relocation process when accepting a Heavy Equipment Operator position with relocation provided?

If you accept a Heavy Equipment Operator role with relocation provided, the company typically assists with moving expenses and logistics, such as transportation of your belongings, temporary housing, and sometimes even support in finding permanent accommodation. You can expect to work closely with HR or a relocation specialist to coordinate your move. The process usually includes a clear timeline and a checklist of covered services, but it's important to clarify the specifics with your employer before committing. Settling into a new area can also bring challenges, such as learning local regulations or adapting to different worksite environments, but most employers offer resources to help you transition smoothly.

Will heavy equipment operators be replaced by AI?

Heavy equipment operators perform tasks that require manual skill and real-time decision-making, which are currently difficult for AI and automation to fully replicate. While some machinery may incorporate automation or remote control technology, human operators are still essential for complex, adaptive tasks and safety oversight in construction and industrial environments.

What are Heavy Equipment Operators (Relocation Provided)?

Heavy Equipment Operators are skilled professionals who operate machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and cranes on construction sites, mining operations, or other large-scale projects. The 'Relocation Provided' aspect means that the employer offers assistance for moving to a new location as part of the job offer, which may include covering moving expenses and sometimes temporary housing. These operators are responsible for safely and efficiently handling heavy machinery to move earth, materials, or other objects according to project specifications. They must follow safety protocols, maintain equipment, and often work outdoors in varying weather conditions. This role typically requires specialized training or certification, and sometimes prior experience operating specific types of equipment.
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Infographic showing various Heavy Equipment Operator Relocation Provided job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,330 per year, or $23.7 per hour.
Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Waste Management

Randleman, NC

$22 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Waste Management rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 633 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 75 rated recycling and waste

Job description

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 disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. 

The pay and benefits you'll get as a Heavy Equipment Operator I:

  • Starting salary of $22 - $24 per hour depending on experience

    • Stable hours for your financial stability

      • Access to a stock purchase plan

      • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.

      • Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents 

      • Company-matched 401(k)

      • Adoption assistance and parent support

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Operator I. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career - WM is there, helping build the best and total you. 

The hours and location you'll work in as a Heavy Equipment Operator I with WM:

  • Monday - Friday every week
    • 7am to 6pm
    • Saturday 7am-12pm
    • We're committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
    • The normal setting for this job is our Landfill in Randleman, NC.

Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Operator I at WM. 

Each day you'll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Heavy Equipment Operator I you'll be responsible for operating heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front-end loaders - this role is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment operators take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill - and determination.  Our waste disposal sites have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our Landfill employees. 

Here's more of what you'll do:

  • Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures. 
    • Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate records. 
    • Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
    • Follow appropriate standard operating procedures as per guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicle. 
    • Performs other duties as assigned. 

What do you need to be considered for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator I?

  • 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
    • Be over 18 years of age.
    • Legally eligible to work in the United States
    • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
    • Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
    • Preferred Experience: ADT, excavator, dozer and loader

The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

  • Thrive while working independently.
    • Take accountability for adhering to our safety guidelines.
    • Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues
    • Able to problem solve while independently.

Work environment and physical demands:

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

  • Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.
    • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds occasionally.
    • Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely. 
    • Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday. 
    • Normal setting for this job is: shop or field.
       
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

If this position is to be performed in Los Angeles County, California, please read carefully the information contained here in LA County Addendum. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative.  This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property.  Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.  

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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