Heavy Equipment Operator — Construction Crew

Garney Construction

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plans
No co-pay doctor visits
Stock shares
401(k) match
Student loan resources
Weekly pay
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
HSA contributions
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Healthcare coordinators
Mental health counseling
Legal consultations
Weight loss programs
Apparel discount

Job summary

Garney Construction in Nashville is seeking a General Operator to join our field crew. You will operate heavy equipment to excavate, trench, backfill, and perform final cleanup as part of a construction team.

Requirements include 3–5 years of construction experience, strong knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, and willingness to work overtime as needed. This role offers competitive pay and full benefits with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment safely as part of a crew
  • Perform Operator-level maintenance on the machine
  • Understand safe working loads and signals

Skills

Construction experience
Operate heavy equipment
Overtime willingness

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 clean up. 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
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.
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 are interested in the General Operator position, please click APPLY NOW tosubmityour application. To viewadditionalopportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Alondra Dominguez at 615-266-6156 or by email at: alondra.dominguez@garney.com and include the job title andlocation to ensure a prompt response. Pleasecomplete an application if you are interested in the position. Allopeningslistedarecurrentlyacceptingcandidates.

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.

Agency Disclaimer: All vendors must have a signed Garney Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney. In such cases, Garney will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GARNEY
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 & disability policy

Free access to healthcare coordinators

Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost

Access to consultations with legal/financialprofessionals 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
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