Heavy Equipment Operator – Forestry

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator – Forestry role is in person in Christiana, TN, supporting field operations in the greater Middle Tennessee area. Compensation is based on experience and skill level; no numeric pay amount is specified. Benchmark Companies’ field operations division clears land for industrial and residential development. The operator safely runs forestry and conventional construction equipment and follows instructions for specialized land-clearing equipment. This work supports the division’s land-clearing projects and the company’s development-related operations.

What you'll do

• Safely operate forestry equipment, including skidders, feller bunchers, and knucklebooms, as well as excavators, dozers, and wheel loaders
• learn specialized land-clearing equipment and follow instructions
• deliver quality field work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

forestry

land clearing

skidder

feller buncher

knuckleboom

excavator

dozer

wheel loader

christiana tn

benchmark companies

55 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance.

Why this role

The company is willing to train conventional construction equipment operators interested in forestry work; the posting describes an average of 55 hours per week.

About the employer

Benchmark Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.