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Temporary Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Baltimore, MD

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Loader Operator

Mount Airy, MD

$16 - $21.25/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 ...

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Loader Operator

Mount Airy, MD · On-site

$16 - $21.25/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 ...

Copart, Inc.

Loader Operator

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$23.40 - $26.31/hr

The Loader Operator will be responsible for moving and loading vehicles with a company-provided front-end loader or forklift. In addition, the Loader Operator will be required to maintain ...

The Class Produce Group

Forklift Operator

Jessup, MD · On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

Forklift Operator The Forklift Operator loads and unloads product by operating a Forklift where ... Ensure loads are secure before loading and unloading (chock wheels) * Loads and unloads trucks and ...

The Class Produce Group

Forklift Operator

Jessup, MD · On-site

$18/hr

The Forklift Operator loads and unloads product by operating a Forklift where needed in the ... Ensure loads are secure before loading and unloading (chock wheels) * Loads and unloads trucks and ...

Class Produce Group LLC

Forklift Operator

Jessup, MD · On-site

$18/hr

The Forklift Operator loads and unloads product by operating a Forklift where needed in the ... Ensure loads are secure before loading and unloading (chock wheels) * Loads and unloads trucks and ...

Class Produce Group LLC

Forklift Operator

Jessup, MD

$18/hr

Description The Forklift Operator loads and unloads product by operating a Forklift where needed in ... Ensure loads are secure before loading and unloading (chock wheels) * Loads and unloads trucks and ...

Aerotek

Dozer Operator

Baltimore, MD

$35 - $40/hr

Operate front end loaders to move, load, and distribute materials as directed. * Operate gradall ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

PeopleShare

Fiber Laser Operator

Hanover, MD

$22 - $26/hr

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team- Fiber Laser Operators Needed! $22-$26/Hour | Full-Time | Temp-to ... Set up equipment and load materials for production runs * Monitor machine performance to ensure ...

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How much do temporary wheel loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary wheel loader operator in Baltimore, MD is $18.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $21.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Wheel Loader Operator job openings in Baltimore, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,223 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Loader Operator

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Mount Airy, MD

$16 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 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.

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