Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Olympia, WA

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PIT Operator/ Sit- Down Forklift Operator/Clamp

Rochester, WA (18 miles from Olympia, WA)
20 days ago

Rochester, WA (18 miles from Olympia, WA)
20 days ago

PIT Operator/ Sit- Down Forklift Operator and Clamp Rochester, WA 1st and 2nd $19-$20.50 Job Summary: We are looking for motivated individuals with 1 to 2 years of experience in operating sit-down...

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Equipment Operator I

Waste Connections US Inc
Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
28 days ago

Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
28 days ago

Equipment Operator I Waste Connections US Inc - Lacey, WA Posted: 12/16/2025 - Expires: 3/16/2026 Job ID: 292998546 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

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Forklift Operator

McLane Company
Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
30+ days ago

Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
30+ days ago

Forklift Operator McLane Company - Lakewood, WA Posted: 12/5/2025 - Expires: 3/5/2026 Job ID: 292965170 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Description...

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Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

Moving to Olympia, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Olympia, WA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Olympia, WA

Local

National

Total Population

197,655

Number of Businesses

4,793

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Olympia, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Heavy Equipment Operator positions.

Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Olympia, WA offer the following education background

High School or GED

35.5%

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

17.2%

Associate's Degree

15.0%

Some College

2.8%

Master's Degree

2.8%

Some High School

2.6%

Doctorate Degree

0.6%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Olympia, WA

2-4 years

36.6%

Less than 1 year

26.8%

1-2 years

19.9%

4-6 years

16.3%

None

0.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Heavy Equipment Operator position

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