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Heavy Equipment Operator

Tradesmen International, Inc.

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At a glance

Compensation
$28/hr
Location
KINGSTON, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for first‑shift projects in the Kingston, TN area, offering up to $28 per hour based on experience and skill level, with a focus on safety, productivity, and craftsmanship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bulldozer OperationExcavator OperationSkid Steer OperationHeavy Machinery OperationMass GradingGrading Plan Interpretation

Qualifications

5+ Years Heavy Equipment Operator Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for projects located in the Kingston, TN area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is up to $28/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

  • Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, and other heavy machinery

  • Move, spread, and grade dirt across residential construction sites

  • Achieve proper elevations, slopes, and site grade according to plans

  • Understand grading plans, site layouts & grade stakes to ensure accurate earthwork

Requirements

  • 5+ years of heavy equipment operator experience with extensive experience in mass grading

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

  • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked

  • Vacation Pay

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office (https://www.tradesmeninternational.com/directory/) to verify the request.

Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com)

Location

US-TN-KINGSTON

Posted Date (8/19/2026 2:35 PM)

Req ID 2026-367360

Category Equipment - Operator

Travel No

Location US-TN-KINGSTON

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