Last updated 2026-08-19 · 11 listed in the past 7 days · 20 in the past 30 days
36 Heavy Equipment Operations Jobs in Portland, OR, United States
Browse 36 Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, United States, including Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Operator 12- Willbridge roles from Waste Connections, nwpx, and Hydro. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, United States
Professionals skilled in operating and maintaining large machinery used in construction and industrial settings.
Salaries for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR, United States is $26/hour, based on 14 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $24/hr | $26/hr | $29/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland metro | $48K | $54K | $71K | 50 |
| Oregon | $46K | $52K | $62K | 117 |
| U.S. | $44K | $51K | $63K | 8,011 |
Salary data: 16 of 36 jobs include pay information (44%).
Explore Portland, OR, United States Heavy Equipment Operations salary data.
Companies hiring for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Waste Connections | 8 |
| nwpx | 3 |
| Hydro | 2 |
| NRC Environmental Services Inc. | 2 |
| Panthalassa | 2 |
| United Site Services | 2 |
| Aerotek | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1 | 3% |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 2 | 6% |
| Operator 12- Willbridge | 1 | 3% |
| Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide) | 1 | 3% |
| Part Time Power Equipment Operator | 1 | 3% |
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR, United States | 18 | 51% |
| Vancouver, WA, United States | 10 | 29% |
| Tualatin, OR, United States | 3 | 9% |
| Hillsboro, OR, United States | 3 | 9% |
| Beaverton, OR, United States | 1 | 3% |
- How many Heavy Equipment Operations jobs are listed in Portland, OR, United States?
- This page currently shows 36 Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, United States.
- What salary data is available for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Portland metro (Lower (p25) $48K, Mid (p50) $54K, Higher (p75) $71K, 50 postings with salary ranges) and Oregon (Lower (p25) $46K, Mid (p50) $52K, Higher (p75) $62K, 117 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Heavy Equipment Operations roles in Portland, OR, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Waste Connections (8 jobs, 22%), nwpx (3 jobs, 8%), Hydro (2 jobs, 6%), NRC Environmental Services Inc. (2 jobs, 6%), and Panthalassa (2 jobs, 6%).
- What experience levels are common for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (28 jobs, 78%), Senior (6 jobs, 17%), and Entry (2 jobs, 6%).
- What work schedules are common for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Portland, OR, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (34 jobs, 94%), Contract (1 job, 3%), and Part time (1 job, 3%).
- What Heavy Equipment Operations job titles are common in Portland, OR, United States?
- Common titles include Equipment Operator (1 job, 3%), Heavy Equipment Operator (2 jobs, 6%), Operator 12- Willbridge (1 job, 3%), Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide) (1 job, 3%), and Part Time Power Equipment Operator (1 job, 3%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (34 of 36). 28 of 36 current jobs are at the mid level. 16 of 36 jobs include pay information.
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