Last updated 2026-08-19 · 4 listed in the past 7 days · 19 in the past 30 days
49 Heavy Equipment Operations Jobs in Nashville, TN, United States
Browse 49 Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States, including Heavy Equipment Operator, Loader Operator, and Night Shift Underground Foreman roles from MasTec Utility Services, Garney Construction, and MasTec Inc. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States
Professionals skilled in operating and maintaining large machinery used in construction and industrial settings.
Salaries for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs near Nashville, TN, United States is $20/hour, based on 5 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $20/hr | $20/hr | $20/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville metro | $42K | $48K | $50K | 35 |
| Tennessee | $42K | $46K | $51K | 119 |
| U.S. | $44K | $51K | $63K | 8,011 |
Salary data: 17 of 49 jobs include pay information (35%).
Explore Nashville, TN, United States Heavy Equipment Operations salary data.
Companies hiring for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| MasTec Utility Services | 12 |
| Garney Construction | 5 |
| MasTec Inc | 4 |
| Aerotek | 3 |
| Badger | 3 |
| Manitowoc Career Site | 2 |
| Martin Marietta | 2 |
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by schedule
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by experience level
Common Heavy Equipment Operations job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 2 | 4% |
| Loader Operator | 1 | 2% |
| Night Shift Underground Foreman | 1 | 2% |
| Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe | 1 | 2% |
| Construction Operator 1-Sr Construction Operator | 1 | 2% |
Heavy Equipment Operations jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN, United States | 42 | 86% |
| Smyrna, TN, United States | 3 | 6% |
| La Vergne, TN, United States | 2 | 4% |
| Franklin, TN, United States | 2 | 4% |
- How many Heavy Equipment Operations jobs are listed in Nashville, TN, United States?
- This page currently shows 49 Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States.
- What salary data is available for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Nashville metro (Lower (p25) $42K, Mid (p50) $48K, Higher (p75) $50K, 35 postings with salary ranges) and Tennessee (Lower (p25) $42K, Mid (p50) $46K, Higher (p75) $51K, 119 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Heavy Equipment Operations roles in Nashville, TN, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from MasTec Utility Services (12 jobs, 24%), Garney Construction (5 jobs, 10%), MasTec Inc (4 jobs, 8%), Aerotek (3 jobs, 6%), and Badger (3 jobs, 6%).
- What experience levels are common for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (42 jobs, 86%), Senior (5 jobs, 10%), and Entry (2 jobs, 4%).
- What work schedules are common for Heavy Equipment Operations jobs in Nashville, TN, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (46 jobs, 94%) and Contract (3 jobs, 6%).
- What Heavy Equipment Operations job titles are common in Nashville, TN, United States?
- Common titles include Heavy Equipment Operator (2 jobs, 4%), Loader Operator (1 job, 2%), Night Shift Underground Foreman (1 job, 2%), Lead Excavator Operator- Pipe (1 job, 2%), and Construction Operator 1-Sr Construction Operator (1 job, 2%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (46 of 49). 42 of 49 current jobs are at the mid level. 17 of 49 jobs include pay information.
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