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1st Heavy Equipment Operator
Posted: 06/24/2026
Job Number: 57467345
Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour
Job Description
Do you have previous manufacturing experience? Luttrell Staffing Group is currently hiring Heavy Equipment Operator positions in Shelbyville, TN.
Details for Heavy Equipment Operator position:
- $18-25 / Hour
- Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
- Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening service
- Fast Start Date
- Weekly Pay
- Insurance Options
Job duties for Heavy Equipment Operator:
- Follow safety standards with proper PPE hazard removal and site cleanliness
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment including crawlers balers and shredders
- Move equipment in response to hand signals or radio commands
- Load and unload materials using magnets grapples forklifts and other mobile equipment
- Sort and separate metals identify scrap grades and remove nonconforming materials
- Position trailers containers and empty gaylord boxes in yard as needed
- Perform daily equipment inspections and assist mechanics with maintenance
- Use hand tools torches and other equipment for physical labor tasks
- Maintain plant equipment through cleaning and general housekeeping
- Direct and assist customers or drivers as required
- Perform additional duties and operate other equipment as assigned
- Follow all policies and safety procedures in place
- Completes any other related tasks as needed
Qualifications and Desired Skills for Heavy Equipment Operator:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of heavy equipment operator experience
- Wear PPE as required
- Ability to read write and perform basic math
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Detail-oriented with ability to maintain accurate records
- Capable of working independently and cooperatively with others
- Able to climb ladders or steps and perform physical labor
- Comfortable working outdoors in dust dirt vibrations and varying weather conditions
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor temperatures/weather conditions
- Exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach
 
If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, apply to Luttrell Staffing today! Call or text (931) 507-2300. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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