Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lebanon, 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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Equipment Operator - Grading

  • Hermitage, TN (19 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hermitage, TN (19 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 1 day 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...

Job Posting: Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning...

Job Posting: Ferguson is North Americas leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning...

Forklift Operator, Dayshift

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 2 days ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator- LaVergne

  • La Vergne, TN (23 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 8 days ago
  • La Vergne, TN (23 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 8 days ago

The Landfill Equipment Operator is Responsible for the inspection of incoming waste and the placement and management of that waste on the site as well as moving and spreading waste and earth. The...

Equipment Operator I - Public Works/Streets

  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 9 days ago

Operates dump truck and light to medium construction equipment. Installs and constructs drainage and roadway infrastructure....

Anodizing-Entry-Level- Crane Operator

  • Carthage, TN (16 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Carthage, TN (16 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 15 days ago

Department: Anodizing Job Title: Crane Operator Reports To: Department Management under the direction of the Team Leader. Shift/Hours: 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM 12-hour shift/ rotating shift Hourly Pay:...

Forklift Operator

  • Portland, TN (23 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Portland, TN (23 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Forklift Operator Responsibilities Operate a forklift for material handling. Track production output, product quality, and scrapped parts. Communicate daily production details to Supervisor...

Inventory Equipment Operator, 1st Shift

  • Mount Juliet, TN (10 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (10 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Inventory Equipment Operator, 1st Shift Under Armour - 3.8 Mount Juliet, TN Job Details $19.10 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Store discount Health insurance Parental leave 401(k) matching Gym...

Equipment Operator III

  • Hendersonville, TN (18 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN (18 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

MAJOR DUTIES Operates a variety of equipment or vehicles with involving routine operations which may include a utility cart, truck with trailer, dump truck or bucket truck Hauls, transports, loads and...

Warehouse Equipment Operator, Weekend Shift Receiving

  • Mount Juliet, TN (10 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (10 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Warehouse Equipment Operator, Weekend Shift Receiving Under Armour - 3.8 Mount Juliet, TN Job Details $19.10 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Store discount Health insurance Parental leave 401(k)...

Base Stone and Grading Equipment Operator

  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (12 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908,...

Blast Hole Drill Operator

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal earth drilling?...

Warehouse Equipment Operator, 1st Shift Receiving

  • Mt Juliet, TN (14 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mt Juliet, TN (14 miles from Lebanon, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Values & Innovation Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our...

Demographic Data for Lebanon, TN

Moving to Lebanon, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Lebanon, TN below.


Local
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1,595
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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lebanon, TN

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Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Lebanon, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.3%
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 Lebanon, 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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