Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ashland City, TN

A Heavy Equipment Operator in the construction industry operates large machinery, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, which are utilized for construction projects. Their key responsibilities include maneuvering heavy equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance checks, and ensuring the machinery is in good working order. They are essential to the construction process as they clear and grade land, excavate earth, lift heavy materials, and perform other tasks that require specialized equipment. They also should have a thorough understanding of safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents on the job site.

Potential Heavy Equipment Operators should possess excellent hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, technical skills, and mechanical knowledge. They should also understand how to read blueprints and topographic maps. It's crucial for them to have certification from a recognized heavy equipment operator training school, and some states may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Construction Laborer, Forklift Operator, or Truck Driver. These positions can provide valuable experience in the construction industry, and help individuals gain familiarity with different types of machinery.

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Loader Operator

  • Springfield, TN (19 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Springfield, TN (19 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 9 hours 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...

Lumberyard Forklift Operator

  • Clarksville, TN (21 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN (21 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Do you enjoy working with your hands, and breaking the boundaries of the traditional office job? Are you interested in a career with a family-owned company that is founded on growth,...

Tower Crane Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for a Tower Crane Operator. Below are the main responsibilities for this position. (This description may not include all...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Proven experience as a heavy equipment operator in construction, excavation, or a related field. Valid drivers license; CDL license a plus....

Loader Operator - Nights

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 4 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...

Equipment Operator Senior - NDOT

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Disperses materials, loads trucks, prepares subgrades, excavates trenches, resurfaces streets, reshapes road elevation, and transports materials....

Material Handler-Forklift Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Build your future with BlueLinx as a Material Handler / Forklift Operator! Are you ready to be a vital part of a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United...

Equipment Operator - Grading

  • Clarksville, TN (21 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN (21 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Job ID: 508215 Talley Construction, A CRH Company, has been a trusted source for highway development and general contracting in the areas around Chattanooga Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast...

Utility Labor/Equipment Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Pine Bluff Materials in Nashville Tennessee is currently recruiting utility/equipment operators. Chosen candidates will report to Nashville in a daily basis to the Pine Bluff Materials Visco...

Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator with over 8 years of experience in operating full-size excavators and equipment around...

HOA Site Equipment Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 10 days ago

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally. This role will be located at one of Discovery Land...

Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Overview MasTec Civil is currently hiring for Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team!...

Forklift Operator II - 3rd Shift

  • Melrose, TN (20 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Melrose, TN (20 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Requisition ID: 231150 Locations: Nashville Pay Range: $20.03 - $21.57, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Schedule: 3rd Shift, 6:30pm - 3:00am, weekends/holidays and overtime per...

Forklift Operator II - 3rd Shift

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Requisition ID: 231150 Locations: Nashville Pay Range: $20.03 - $21.57, depending on experience Rate Frequency: Hourly Schedule: 3rd Shift, 6:30pm - 3:00am, weekends/holidays and overtime per...

Directional Drill/Equipment Operator

  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (18 miles from Ashland City, TN)
  • 14 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We are looking for a few Drill Equipment Operators to safely operate drilling and other heavy equipment to install infrastructure (e.g., fiber conduit, utility...

Demographic Data for Ashland City, TN

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Ashland City, TN

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Ashland City, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.4%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

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