Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sweetwater, 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

  • Athens, TN (16 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Athens, TN (16 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 2 hours ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a sit down forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

2nd Shift Forklift Operator

  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 7 hours ago

Sit Down Forklift - $17.00 Express Employment Professionals is hiring a sit down forklift driver for a local logistics company in Maryville TN. Forklift Responsibilities: Safely operate sit down...

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to explore new job opportunities as a stand up forklift operator? Do you have a strong safety record? A can-do mentality? A history of near-flawless attendance? If all these ring true, there...

Forklift Operator - Pallet Jack - Now Hiring

  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 13 days ago

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

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Athens, TN (16 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Athens, TN (16 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Are you looking to be a part of a great team? If yes, join us! Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking...

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Athens, TN (16 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Athens, TN (16 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Are you looking to be a part of a great team? If yes, join us! Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking...

Forklift Operator

  • Sweetwater, TN
  • 26 days ago
  • Sweetwater, TN
  • 26 days ago

Atwork is now hiring experienced forkilift operator in Madisonville, TN. 1st shift from 7: 00 a.M. - 7: 00 p.M. 12 hour rotating shifts Pay: $15.00/hr. - $ 16.00/hr. DOE Experience is not...

Forklift Operator- No weekends!

  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Maryville, TN (20 miles from Sweetwater, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

ResourceMFG is looking for skilled forklift drivers for a distribution company in Maryville, TN. Monday - Friday 3:30pm-12:00am $19.10 per hour Job Description: Operate sit down, propane forklift...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.3%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Some High School
3.6%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some College
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Sweetwater, 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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