General Operator

Garney Construction; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, prescription, dental, &

Vision plans ($0 premiums)

Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay

Shares of company stock at no cost

401(k) plan with a 3.5% match

Student loan resources

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a"],

Free life insurance and disability

Free access to healthcare coordinators

Mental health counseling at no cost

Access to consultations with legal and

Financial professionals at no cost

Weight loss/maternity health programs

50% employee discount in Garney store

Job summary

Garney Construction in Nashville, TN is seeking a General Operator to join our field crew. You will operate heavy machinery on excavation, backfilling, trenching, and grading tasks, contributing to project timelines and safety standards.

This role may include laborer duties as needed, with overtime opportunities and travel requirements across sites. We value reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic in our on-site operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction experience.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely as part of a crew
• Perform operator-level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Must be willing to work overtime as required

Skills

Construction experience

Equipment operation

Overtime willingness

Willing to travel

Job description

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A General Operator position is available at Garney. To be considered for this position, you must have previous construction experience. As a General Operator, you will operate machinery to perform activities such as excavating, backfilling, trenching, ditching, clearing, looming, fine grading, and final cleanup. The General Operator may perform functions of a laborer as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Operate heavy equipment safely as part of a crew
• Perform Operator-level maintenance on the machine
• Understand safe working loads and signals
• Must be willing to work overtime as required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3-5 years of construction experience.
• Firm knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Willing to travel.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Alondra Dominguez at 615-266-6156 or by email at: [e-mail] and include the job title and location to ensure a prompt response.

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.