Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

$86,300 earning potential

Heavy equipment operators utilize heavy machinery often used in construction. They also clean, control, maintain, inspect and repair the machines.

$86,300

High-end Earners in

Tennessee ( Top 10% )

$49,100

median annual wage

$24

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Clean, maintain, operate and store heavy equipment
Check equipment daily to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Work with crew members to coordinate machine actions
Follow regulations to ensure that the job is done safely
Work with computers and other technology to increase efficiency
Communicate with train dispatchers to help them plan routes
Make repairs or report problems
Complete a production report at the end of the day

Tennessee Job Outlook

490

Average annual job openings

4,060

Number of jobs by 2026

+10%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2028

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