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Lead the Dirtwork That Shapes Communities - Join Jason Vaughn Excavating as an Heavy Equipment Operator/Working Foreman!
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator/Working Foreman
Company Name: Jason Vaughn Excavating LLC
Pay Range: $20 - $35+ per hour, based on experience
Industry: Excavating & Site Development (Residential & Commercial)
Location: Crossville, TN
Job Overview
Jason Vaughn Excavating LLC is seeking a highly skilled and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator/Working Foreman to join our growing team. This position plays a critical role in both operating heavy equipment and leading on-site teams through excavation and site development projects. We're looking for someone with proven field experience and the leadership skills to manage jobsite activities effectively. If you're a seasoned operator ready to take the lead, we want to hear from you.
Who We Are
At Jason Vaughn Excavating LLC, we specialize in residential and commercial excavation and site development across Tennessee. With a reputation built on quality workmanship and reliable service, we provide steady work, safe job sites, and a team-focused environment. Learn more about us at www.jvetn.com.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of excavation equipment including backhoes, skid steers, dozers, and mini-excavators
- Read and interpret blueprints, grade stakes, and site layouts to ensure precision
- Lead and supervise small field crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to spec
- Perform pre-operation checks and basic maintenance on equipment
- Communicate daily project progress and challenges with supervisors and clients
- Ensure jobsite compliance with safety protocols and company procedures
- Maintain accurate records of hours worked, materials used, and job progress
- Provide hands-on assistance as needed in excavation and grading tasks
- Proven experience operating heavy machinery in site development or excavation
- Must have a valid CDL Class A license and an insured driving record
- Prior experience in laying out footings, septics and general layouts
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to lead a small crew
- Physically capable of working in various weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
- Experience in both residential and commercial excavation work
- Previous foreman or crew lead experience
- Familiarity with laser or GPS grading systems is a plus
- OSHA safety training is a bonus
- Weekly Pay Cycle
- Competitive 1099 Pay Structure to Start
- Safety Equipment Provided (helmets, gloves, etc.)
- Annual Company Trips or Team Outings, like Top Golf and Team Events!
- Plenty of work, no slow seasons here
- Local work, go home every night!
- Mileage reimbursement / Vehicle Potential
- Full-Time
- Monday to Friday, with occasional extended hours based on project needs
- Based in Crossville, Tennessee (Jobsite locations vary within the region)
Jason Vaughn Excavating LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
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