Last updated 2026-08-07
75 Heavy Equipment Operations Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 75 Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Mobile Equipment Operator, HDD Crew Chief, and Assistant Operator roles from SYTE Corp, ATL-CHI Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC, and CF Rail Services, LLC. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals skilled in operating and maintaining large machinery used in construction and industrial settings.
Salaries for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $22/hour, based on 27 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $21/hr | $22/hr | $27/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $44K | $50K | $57K | 117 |
| Illinois | $42K | $49K | $60K | 342 |
| U.S. | $44K | $51K | $62K | 7,563 |
Salary data: 28 of 75 jobs include pay information (37%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Heavy Equipment Operations salary data.
Companies hiring for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| SYTE Corp | 5 |
| ATL-CHI Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC | 4 |
| CF Rail Services, LLC | 4 |
| Estes Express Lines | 4 |
| simsmetalm | 3 |
| AbbVie | 2 |
| Aerotek | 2 |
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by schedule
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by experience level
Common Heavy Equipment Operations job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Equipment Operator | 1 | 1% |
| HDD Crew Chief | 1 | 1% |
| Assistant Operator | 1 | 1% |
| Equipment Operator | 1 | 1% |
| Floater Assistant Operator | 1 | 1% |
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 20 | 51% |
| East Chicago, IN, United States | 8 | 21% |
| Aurora, IL, United States | 4 | 10% |
| Gary, IN, United States | 4 | 10% |
| Portage, IN, United States | 3 | 8% |
- How many Heavy Equipment Operations jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 75 Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $44K, Mid (p50) $50K, Higher (p75) $57K, 117 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $42K, Mid (p50) $49K, Higher (p75) $60K, 342 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Heavy Equipment Operations roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from SYTE Corp (5 jobs, 7%), ATL-CHI Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC (4 jobs, 5%), CF Rail Services, LLC (4 jobs, 5%), Estes Express Lines (4 jobs, 5%), and simsmetalm (3 jobs, 4%).
- What experience levels are common for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (53 jobs, 71%), Entry (11 jobs, 15%), and Senior (11 jobs, 15%).
- What work schedules are common for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (73 jobs, 97%) and Contract (2 jobs, 3%).
- What Heavy Equipment Operations job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Mobile Equipment Operator (1 job, 1%), HDD Crew Chief (1 job, 1%), Assistant Operator (1 job, 1%), Equipment Operator (1 job, 1%), and Floater Assistant Operator (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (73 of 75). 53 of 75 current jobs are at the mid level. 28 of 75 jobs include pay information.
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