Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Dickson, Tennessee

Step into a day on our team You start west of Nashville, coffee in hand, headed to a customer site.

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a full safety and functional check on an overhead bridge crane and a wire rope hoist. You walk the runway, listen for tells, verify limit switches, and document findings. A hiccup appears in the hoist controls, so you switch to diagnosis mode—mechanical inspection, then electrical testing. By mid-morning you have the root cause isolated and corrected. After lunch, you install and verify electrification components—Figure 8 conductor bar, a cable reel, and a section of flatwire festoon—to bring a new bay online. A final pass through precision measurements and inspection wraps the visit. You brief the customer clearly, close the loop on paperwork, and head home for dinner. No overnights tonight, no weekend calls looming. What you will do Inspect and service overhead cranes, wire rope and chain hoists, and jib cranes Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues with a proven, methodical approach Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance with precision and care Install, repair, and inspect electrification systems: Figure 8, cable reels, and flatwire festoon Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to customers and teammates Your background Proven track record in crane diagnosis and repair with strong electrical and mechanical capabilities Hands-on experience with overhead crane inspections, PMs, and documentation Comfort installing and servicing Figure 8, cable reels, and flatwire festoon You are proficient in: Equipment Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Skills; Precision Measurement & Inspection; Excellent Communication Skills Work-life rhythm Guaranteed 40-hour work week Some overtime available Minimal overnight travel We focus on customers who do not require holiday or weekend service Who we are We are a 36-year-old manufacturer, service provider, and inspector of cranes. We represent leading names including Columbus McKinnon, EMH, Harrington, Conductix, Duct O Bar, Spanco, and Thern Products. We value a chill, low-drama culture where people lead by example and grow financially as the company grows. If frequent job changes are your norm, this may not be the right fit—we invest for the long term. Life in our area Located west of Nashville, our area offers a lower cost of living than the city. Greater Nashville ranks highly with U.S. News as a top place to live and to retire, and the metro boasts professional football, hockey, and soccer, a world-class music scene, no state income tax, and abundant outdoor spaces. Let's talk Curious about what your next position could look like? Call 615-412-6554 and ask for Terry.