Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Thompsons Station, 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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Overnight Forklift Operator $17.50

  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 2 days ago

PeopleShare is HIRING NOW in Smyrna, TN! Shipping and Receiving Associate - Overnight Shift Location: Smyrna, TN 37167 Pay: $17.50/hr Schedule: Friday - Monday Hours: 7:30 PM - 6:30 AM (4 x...

Forklift Operator - Sit Down - Now Hiring

  • Franklin, TN (6 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (6 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 11 days 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...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lewisburg, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lewisburg, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 12 days ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator Lewisburg, TN, 37091, USA Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Spring Hill, TN Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly...

Forklift Operator Warehouse

  • Columbia, TN (11 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbia, TN (11 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Spring Hill, TN Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.33 per hour Overtime Pay $30.50 per hour...

Stand up Reach Forklift Operator: 3rd Shift Receiving: Freezer $21.00

  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description: Position Summary: Work Schedule: Sunday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Monday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Tuesday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Wednesday Night 11:00pm - 7:30am Thursday Night 11:00pm...

Forklift Operator-2nd Shift

  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 16 days ago

As a Forklift Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to ensure material is being moved throughout the plant according to production standards. Safety is the utmost importance...

Loader Operator - Nights

  • Antioch, TN (21 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Antioch, TN (21 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 17 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...

Forklift Operator (Stand Up) - 2nd Shift

  • La Vergne, TN (23 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN (23 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Forklift Operator (Stand Up) - 2nd Shift Department: Packaging Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: La Vergne, TN Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour Description The Forklift Operator...

Forklift Operator Warehouse Material Handler

  • Spring Hill, TN (6 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Spring Hill, TN (6 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 21 days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Material Handlers in Spring Hill, Tennessee Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.33 per hour Overtime Pay $30.50 per hour Additional Pay: $1.25 per...

Warehouse/Forklift Operator

  • Antioch, TN (21 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Antioch, TN (21 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 22 days ago

Hood Distribution is looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Operator for our Antioch, TN facility. Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber, plywood, moldings, and related wood...

Forklift Operator - CDL License

  • La Vergne, TN (23 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 25 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN (23 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 25 days ago

Forklift Operator - CDL License Department: Packaging Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: La Vergne, TN Description There's a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our...

Forklift Operator II

  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is...

Forklift Operator

  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (22 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Sit down and Stand up forklift positions available, must have at least 6 months experience. Must pass drug screen and background.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Antioch, TN (21 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Antioch, TN (21 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Spring Hill, TN Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.33 per hour Overtime Pay $30.50 per hour Additional Pay: $1.25...

Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler Hiring Immediately

  • Columbia, TN (11 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, TN (11 miles from Thompsons Station, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Description Ryder is immediately hiring Full Time Warehouse Material Handlers in Spring Hill, TN Warehouse Positions Pay Weekly Hourly Pay $20.33 per hour Overtime Pay $30.50 per hour...

Demographic Data for Thompsons Station, TN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Thompsons Station, 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 Thompsons Station, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.4%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Some High School
3.3%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

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