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Temporary Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in California

Loader Operator

Fontana, CA

$17 - $22.50/hr

Equipment operated may include wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, forklift etc... * Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any ...

Loader Operator

Fontana, CA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Equipment operated may include wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, forklift etc... * Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any ...

Loader Operator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Load customer finished aggregate into customer trucks when required. Inspect and manage inbound rubble stream as well as stockpiles. Assist the crushing plant operator perform routine maintenance ...

Loader Operator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Load customer finished aggregate into customer trucks when required. Inspect and manage inbound rubble stream as well as stockpiles. Assist the crushing plant operator perform routine maintenance ...

Loader Operator

Hinkley, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul ...

Loader Operator

Hinkley, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul ...

Loader Operator

Hinkley, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul ...

The Loader Operator is expected to perform other tasks required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain/repair fixed and mobile equipment. Benefits At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a ...

Loader Operator I

Dixon, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

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. Responsibilities

The Loader Operator is expected to perform other tasks required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain/repair fixed and mobile equipment. Benefits At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a ...

The Loader Operator is expected to perform other tasks required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain/repair fixed and mobile equipment. Benefits At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a ...

We are seeking a Coil Loader and Loop Operator to join our team at Ideal Tridon - Wesanco in Garden Grove, California. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (1st) Sunday - Thursday (3rd Shift) Shift: 1st ...

$17.50 - $23/hr

Peters is looking for a motivated and safety-conscious Transfer Station Loader Operator to join our Solid Waste Division. This position supports the daily operations of our new, state-of-the-art ...

We are seeking a Coil Loader and Loop Operator to join our team at Ideal Tridon - Wesanco in Garden Grove, California. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (1st) Sunday - Thursday (3rd Shift) Shift: 1st ...

Please note: If you are a temporary worker working for RB Global, you do not qualify for this bonus. The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up ...

Please note: If you are a temporary worker working for RB Global, you do not qualify for this bonus. The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up ...

Please note: If you are a temporary worker working for RB Global, you do not qualify for this bonus. The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up ...

Loader Operator I

Fremont, CA · On-site

$24/hr

Please note: If you are a temporary worker working for RB Global, you do not qualify for this bonus. The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up ...

Operate an excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader, wheel loader with grapple or log fork, track skid ... Essential Qualifications: * 2-3 years or more of experience in operating logging or heavy equipment.

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Temporary Wheel Loader Operator information

What is the difference between Temporary Wheel Loader Operator vs Excavator Operator?

AspectTemporary Wheel Loader OperatorExcavator Operator
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL) or certification in equipment operationOperator certification or license specific to excavators
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, loading docks, mining, and material handlingConstruction sites, excavation projects, demolition sites
Industry UsageHeavy equipment rental, construction, miningConstruction, demolition, infrastructure projects

Both roles require equipment operation certifications and are commonly employed in construction and industrial settings. The main difference lies in the equipment operated: wheel loaders are used for loading and moving materials, while excavator operators handle digging and trenching tasks. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and workers choose the right role for specific project needs.

What are the most commonly searched types of Wheel Loader Operator jobs in California? The most popular types of Wheel Loader Operator jobs in California are:
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Infographic showing various Temporary Wheel Loader Operator job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

$17 - $22.50/hr

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Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Description

Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner to move salvage vehicles through all phases of the operation, maintain facility grounds. Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Support dismantle and yard operations. Use scan gun and tablet/phone to update inventory system on location of vehicles. Help ensure fulfillment of daily work orders. Communicate written and verbally with management and other team members. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Job Duties

  •  Perform preoperational inspections to ensure equipment is safe for work. 
  •  Operate equipment in a safe and courteous manner in work area with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic. Equipment operated may include wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, forklift etc...
  •  Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals. Communicate any findings and equipment hours to management. 
  •  Prioritize and plan work load to prevent delays to operations. 
  •  Use long and short auto salvage forks on wheel loader to unload car haulers and stage upcoming cars for inventory, dismantle and cuts. 
  •  Use bucket to remove snow, spread stone and maintain grounds such as access roads, water drainage, vehicle holding areas and salvage yard. 
  •  Assist with regulation compliance and quality assurance of dismantled vehicles before unloading from bay and placing in the salvage yard. 
  •  Load Processing rack with unprocessed cars. Process and crush vehicles that have reached their useful life and load onto scrap haulers for final disposal. 
  •  Assist with safety and regulation compliance for facility in general. Maintain location accuracy and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard. 
  •  Perform tasks assigned by dispatch which may include: location checks, part checks, part pulls etc. Communicate delays and problems promptly with management and affected coworkers. 
  •  Assume other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience 

  •  1+ years of experience.
  •  Must have heavy equipment operations experience and some automotive background. 
  •  Must possess basic technology competence (scan gun, tablet/phone applications). 
  •  Must have good oral and written communication skills. 
  •  Must possess the ability to stay calm, cool and collected in a high pressure fast paced work environment. 
  •  Must work well with others.

Preferred Requirements

  •  High School Diploma/GED.
  •  Previous heavy equipment operating, some computer skills, general maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment. 
  •  Understanding of automotive components and disassembly. 
  •  Experience in rigging/lifting operations a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

  •  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
  •  Basic computer skills
  • Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
  • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
  • Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
  • Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
  • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment 

  •  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
  •  The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
  •  Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.