Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

A Heavy Equipment Operator in the landscaping industry operates large machinery used in the construction and maintenance of landscapes. Their duties may include grading terrain, hauling materials, digging holes for planting, and other tasks where heavy machinery is needed. The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient use of equipment, typically including bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and backhoes. They also perform routine inspections and maintenance on the machinery, ensuring it is in good working condition.

Important skills for a Heavy Equipment Operator include mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. A high school diploma is usually required, along with a commercial driver's license (CDL) and a certification in heavy equipment operations. This certification can be obtained through trade schools or community colleges. Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Laborer or a Landscape Worker, which provide relevant experiences like operating smaller machinery, understanding of landscape designs and plans, and familiarity with the industry's safety requirements.

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Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 12 hours ago

Ready to earn more and receive better benefits in a new sit down forklift operator role? If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent...

Forklift Operator Night Shift

  • Jasper, TN (17 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jasper, TN (17 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Job Description JOB DETAILS Base Pay: $19.50 per hour, plus $1 per hour shift differential Night Shift: 7pm - 7am on a 2-2-3 schedule Benefits Start Day 1 80 Hours Vacation...

Forklift Operator - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this role, you could be scheduled for an interview in real time! Text "SCT" to ... to apply with our recruiting assistant. All jobs at Southern Champion...

Loader Operator

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the...

Cycle Counter Forklift Operator

  • Cleveland, TN (22 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cleveland, TN (22 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 10 days ago

Cycle Counter Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking skilled Cycle Counter Forklift Operators to manage the inventory and shipping and receiving of orders using a stand-up forklift. The...

Crane Operator - Night Shift

  • Jasper, TN (17 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jasper, TN (17 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 11 days ago

1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438 Why Valmont Were Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many...

Forklift Operator, Shipping - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this role, you could be scheduled for an interview in real time! Text "SCT" to ... to apply with our recruiting assistant. All jobs at Southern Champion...

Shipper Lift Truck Crane Operator

  • Trenton, GA (15 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Trenton, GA (15 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Bull Moose Tube Company is seeking to hire a full-time Shipping Lift Truck Operator in our Trenton, GA location. We know that we would not be successful without our hardworking team made up of...

Forklift Operator/Damage and Repack - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 22 days ago

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These...

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift (5 Day/8 Hour)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 29 days ago

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this role, you could be scheduled for an interview in real time! Text "SCT" to ... to apply with our recruiting assistant. All jobs at Southern Champion...

Stand Up Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Job Purpose: Operate a powered industrial truck to transport materials from loading dock to designated warehouse location. Responsibilities: Know and follow...

Forklift Operator-12 Hour Night Shift

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description: Job Description JOB TITLE: Material Handler Schedule: 12 Hour Night Shifts (6:30pm-7:00am), Days worked will rotate. BASIC PURPOSE The Material Handler is responsible for picking...

Loader Operator

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials...

Dockworker/Forklift Operator (THL)

  • Tunnel Hill, GA (19 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tunnel Hill, GA (19 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview XGS warehouse dockworkers are responsible for loading and unloading freight by hand or by using a pallet jack/forklift, sorting product, and ensuring that trailers are properly and...

Forklift Operator - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this role, you could be scheduled for an interview in real time! Text "SCT" to ... to apply with our recruiting assistant. All jobs at Southern Champion...

Demographic Data for Chattanooga, TN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Chattanooga, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.4%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Chattanooga, TN
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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