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Wildlife Resources
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 09012026-80446
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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$55,184 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
- 09012026-80446 Wildlife Resources
- 3.5 Clarksville, TN Job Details Full-time $3,800
- $5,902 a month 4 days ago Qualifications Commercial truck driving CDL Construction experience Full Job Description Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 09/01/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 09/14/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,800.00
- $5,902.00 Salary (Annually) $45,600.00
- $70,824.
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TENNESSEEWILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Engineering Division This outdoor job works a 4-day schedule and requires travel each week for most of the year. This is on-site Position.Qualifications Education and Experience:
Experience equivalent to three years of increasingly skilled, full-time labor and trades experience including at least one year of experience in construction equipment operations.Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must: Have a valid motor vehicle operator's license at time of employment. Have an appropriate commercial driver's license/endorsement (CDL) at time of employment or obtain within twelve months of employment. Overview Under general supervision an employee in this job classification performs equipment operations work of average difficulty and related work as required. This is the working-level class of the Wildlife Equipment Operator sub-series. An employee in this class operates a variety of light and heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads, boat ramps, access areas, and fish hatcheries. This class differs from the Wildlife Equipment Operator Supervisor class in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a working supervisor of the Wildlife Equipment Operators. Responsibilities Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, backhoes, road graders, dump trucks, tractors, dirt pans and bush hogs. Utilizes a variety of equipment and tools to move, load, off-load, haul, and stockpile dirt, refuse, and other materials; dig holes, trenches, and ditches; clean culverts; grade roads. Assists with training of new personnel within the work unit, including worksite safety requirements and job site standards. Sets up or inspects equipment prior to operation. Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts. Competencies (KSA's)Competencies:
1. Instills Trust 2. Resourcefulness 3. Communicates Effectively 4. Manages Complexity 5.Action Oriented Knowledges:
1. Public Safety and Security 2. Transportation 3. Production and Processing 4. Mechanical 5.Building and Construction Skills:
1. Time Management 2. Equipment Maintenance 3. Repairing 4. Instructing 5.Equipment Operation Abilities:
1. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination 2. Reaction Time 3. Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility 4. Mathematical Reasoning 5. Visualization Tools & Equipment 1. Dump Trucks 2. Bulldozers 3. Road graders 4. Bush Hogs 5. Hoisting equipment TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.- Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.