Heavy Machine Operator - Nashville

Hi-Way Paving, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused, inclusive team culture

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. seeks a Heavy Machinery Operator for ongoing Nashville, TN projects, with travel to multiple sites as needed. You will run excavators, dozers, loaders, and allied equipment, while keeping paperwork and safety records current.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of field experience, a valid license, and the ability to travel 100%. You’ll contribute to paving and civil works on airfields and highways, joining a team focused on safety, reliability, and quality.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of heavy machinery operation on construction or paving sites (3+ years preferred).
• Ability to travel 100% of the time and gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones.
• Valid driver’s license and physical ability to lift 50 lbs and navigate confined spaces.
• Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety requirements.
• Experience with highway or heavy construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, loaders, GPS dozers, and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and performance improvements.
• Load and unload materials and equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized worksite.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety consciousness

Documentation duties

Tools

excavators

GPS Dozers

Loaders

Skid steer

Roller

Screed

Job description

At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields.

As Heavy Machinery Operators at Hi-Way Paving, you will play a key role in our construction and paving operations, operating heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, and other machinery. We are currently seeking skilled candidates to join our ongoing Nashville, TN project, with the flexibility to travel to job sites in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Columbia, SC, and other locations as new projects arise.

What You’ll Do

• Operate excavators, loaders, GPS dozers, and other heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and performance improvements.
• Load and unload materials and equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized worksite.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

What We Look For

• Experience: 1-3 years of heavy machinery operation on a construction or paving site (3+ years preferred).
• Equipment Knowledge: Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Excavators
  • GPS Dozers
  • Loaders
  • Skid steer, roller, screed, etc.
• Preferred: Highway or heavy construction experience.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
  • Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
  • Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.
  • If applicable, indicate union affiliation in your application.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

About Hi-Way Paving

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields.

We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies as well as private owners.

At Hi-Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.