Light Equipment Operator

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Local, consistent work

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking experienced Light Equipment Operators for commercial construction sites in Nashville. Successful candidates will operate mini excavators, skid steers, and forklifts, and perform maintenance as needed. This role offers consistent local work and opportunities for career growth with competitive pay. Join us for a safe, organized work environment committed to teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating light construction equipment required.
• Familiarity with general construction site operations and safety procedures.
• Safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to work.
• Safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate various light construction equipment efficiently.
• Move, load/unload dirt and materials, perform grading tasks.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Follow established safety protocols and maintain a drug‑free work environment
• Work efficiently under general supervision while maintaining productivity and safety standards

Skills

Operating mini excavators

Operating skid steers

Operating forklifts

Basic equipment maintenance

Tools

Mini excavators

Skid steers

Forklifts

Job description

Responsibilities

Now Hiring Light Equipment Operators

Brasfield & Gorrie is hiring experienced Light Equipment Operators for active commercial construction sites in Nashville and surrounding areas. If you have experience operating mini excavators, skid steers, forklifts, or similar equipment, we want you on our team!

What You Can Expect

• Local, consistent work in the Nashville area
• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Reliable, full-time hours
• Safe, organized job sites with steady projects
• Opportunities to grow your career and skillset

Key Responsibilities

• Operate various light construction equipment including mini excavators, skid steers, rollers, compactors, forklifts, and buck hoists
• Move, load/unload dirt and materials, perform grading, digging, and lifting tasks
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment as needed
• Follow established safety protocols and maintain a drug‑free work environment
• Work efficiently under general supervision while maintaining productivity and safety standards

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating mini excavators, skid steers, forklifts, or similar equipment required
• Familiarity with general construction site operations and safety procedures
• Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections
• Safety‑conscious, reliable, and ready to work

Why Join Brasfield & Gorrie?

We're committed to building exceptional people, strong relationships, great projects, and thriving communities. Safety, performance, integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork define our approach.

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