Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Tennessee

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
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 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 Material Handler Warehouse

  • Spring Hill, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Spring Hill, TN
  • 10 hours ago

Position Description 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...

Loader Operator - Nights

  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Loader Operator - Nights Vulcan Materials Company - 3.5 Antioch, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated: $42.5K - $56.6K a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance...

Experienced Bulldozer Operator needed

  • Fairview, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fairview, TN
  • 16 hours ago

un Experienced Bulldozer Operator needed (Fairview, TN) Trotter Construction compensation: $30-35/hour, depending on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Bulldozer...

Crane Operator, MMS, Memphis, TN.

  • Memphis, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 16 hours ago

Crane Operator, MMS, Memphis, TN. EDW C Levy $23-$29/HR, based on experience.Plus $2/HR Shift Differential for Nights tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Memphis 3601 Riverport...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Portland, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Portland, TN
  • 17 hours ago

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

Forklift Operator-2nd Shift

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 21 hours 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...

Forklift Operator

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Overview As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for...

Forklift Operator FT

  • Arlington, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Forklift Operator/Freight Handler, Starting at $22.77 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment Come and experience the difference with R+L...

Forklift Operator

  • Milan, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Milan, TN
  • 1 day ago

Req ID: 464038 Address: 13516 Telecom Dr. Milan, TN, 38358 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program* Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Forklift Operator -3rd shift

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Our client is seeking a Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the warehouse operations supporting efficient material handling. The ideal...

Warehouse Forklift Operator

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 1 day ago

Warehouse Forklift Operator 2500 Marty Robbins Dr, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA Req #6485 Friday, June 13, 2025 OnTrac is hiring a Forklift Operator! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago

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

Forklift Operator - Stand up - Now Hiring

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, 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

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 1 day ago

Forklift Operators Needed All Shifts Paying Up To $23/hr** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated Forklift (Reach Truck/Stand-Up) Operators to work in a cold storage environment. The...

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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