Top 44 Heavy equipment operators Jobs in Dalton, Ga

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Whitfield County, GA —Dalton, GA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Driver Ready Mix
CEMEX —LaFayette, GA
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Construction site
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Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL A Driver
Renew Property Buyers —Rossville, GA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
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Excavator Operator - Pipe Utility Crew
Silvers Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. —Ringgold, GA
- $18 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- CDL
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Ready Mix Truck Driver CDL A or B
Southern Allied Ready Mix —Ringgold, GA
- From $25 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
Superior Cranes Inc. —Adairsville, GA
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Global Infrastructure, Inc. —Chattanooga, TN
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
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3d
Long Haul Heavy Equipment Operator
Star Construction, LLC —Chattanooga, TN
- $27 - $35 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Equipment Operator - ARP
Georgia Ports Authority —Crandall, GA
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Haul Truck Driver - Mulberry
Midsouth Aggregates —Ringgold, GA
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Truck Driver - Off Road
Vulcan Materials Company —Dalton, GA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Writing skills
Loader Operator
Pick Your Part —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Front End Loader Driver - CDL (B)
Republic Services —Calhoun, GA
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Heavy Equipment Operator
Capital Waste Services LLC —Chatsworth, GA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Skid Steer Operator/Class A CDL Driver
Big Woody's Tree Service, LLC —Chattanooga, TN
- $1,000 - $1,500 a week
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Rigger (Level I / Level II)
HCL Critical —Adairsville, GA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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12d
Industrial Equipment Operator
Maverick Tech —Chattanooga, TN
- $20.90 - $24.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Warehouse
- Organizational skills
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10d
CDL Class A Operator
Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
MIXER DRIVER
Basic Ready Mix —Dalton, GA
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Crane Operator
Southway Crane & Rigging —Ringgold, GA
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Whitfield County, GA -
Dalton, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Power saws
Truck driving
Safety regulations
Basic math
Driver's License
Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role
Decision making
Dump truck
Jackhammers
Loader operation
Construction experience
Backhoe operation
Skid steer loader
Defensive driving

Full Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Public Works - 170 Gillespie Dr. Dalton, GA 30721, GA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01722

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Description

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment necessary for the accomplishment of various road and infrastructure maintenance and repair projects.

*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operates a variety of light equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to support essential functions, which may include Turf Mowers (both push and ride), Wood Chipper, High Pressure Pipe Jetter, both Base and/or Asphalt Rollers, Skid Steer, Motorized Broom.
Assist with a variety of tasks in road and right-of-way construction and maintenance; patches and repairs roads; maintains rights-of-way by mowing and edging grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, chipping work, planting seed, and fertilizing; replaces or installs traffic control devices, such as signs, posts, and guard rails; lays out and/or paints traffic control pavement markings.
Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in proper operating condition; checks brakes, mirrors, lights, air pressure, etc.
Performs equipment maintenance duties such as lubricating, greasing, and checking belts, hoses, air pressure, oil, gas and other fluids.
Cleans and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment.
Cleans shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Assists with road and drainage maintenance activities.
Mows grass on county rights-of-way.
Clears and chips brush; removes overhanging tree limbs.
Seals cracks and patches potholes.
Delivers supplies, equipment, and personnel to and from work sites.
Assists with snow removal operations.
Collects litter from right-of-way.
Installs driveway culverts.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
Flags traffic at work sites. Sets up safety cones, barricades, barrels, and signs; assists in maneuvering equipment within work sites.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of other employees and the public.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs related duties.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of county policies, procedures, and safety rules and regulations.
Skill in operating equipment such as a tractor, mower, backhoe, dump truck, jack hammer, and other related hand-held tools and construction equipment.
Skill in operating power tools such as chain saws and weed eaters.
Skill in the use of tools such as a shovel, pick and rake.
Skill in defensive driving techniques.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Road Superintendent and/or Deputy Road Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor checks (including spot-checks) completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in equipment operation in the construction and maintenance of roads; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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heavy equipment operators jobs in dalton, ga

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Driver Ready Mix

Heavy Equipment Operator/CDL A Driver

Excavator Operator - Pipe Utility Crew

Ready Mix Truck Driver CDL A or B

NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Long Haul Heavy Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator - ARP

Haul Truck Driver - Mulberry

Truck Driver - Off Road

Loader Operator

Front End Loader Driver - CDL (B)

Heavy Equipment Operator

Skid Steer Operator/Class A CDL Driver

Certified Rigger (Level I / Level II)

Industrial Equipment Operator

CDL Class A Operator

MIXER DRIVER

Crane Operator

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