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State of Tennessee

WILDLIFE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 01062026-73771

State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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WILDLIFE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 01062026-73771 State of Tennessee – Big Sandy, TN – Full‑time, 4‑day schedule, on‑site. Opening Date: 01/06/2026 12:00 AM Central Time. Closing Date: 01/19/2026 11:59 PM Central Time. Salary: $44,928.00 – $69,756.00 annually ($3,744.00 – $5,813.00 monthly).

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Three years of increasingly skilled, full‑time labor and trades experience including at least one year of experience in construction equipment operations.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license at time of employment.

Commercial driver’s license/endorsement (CDL) at time of employment or obtain within twelve months.

Responsibilities

Operate and utilize a variety of equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, road graders, dump trucks, tractors, dirt pans, and bush hogs.

Use tools to move, load, off‑load, haul, and stockpile dirt, refuse, and other materials; dig holes, trenches, ditches; clean culverts; grade roads.

Assist with training of new personnel within the work unit, including worksite safety requirements and job site standards.

Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

Competencies (KSA’s)

Instills Trust

Resourcefulness

Communicates Effectively

Manages Complexity

Action Oriented

Knowledge

Public Safety and Security

Transportation

Production and Processing

Mechanical

Building and Construction

Skills

Time Management

Equipment Maintenance

Repairing

Instructing

Equipment Operation

Abilities

Limb and/or Full Body Coordination

Reaction Time

Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility

Mathematical Reasoning

Visualization

Tools & Equipment

Dump Trucks

Bulldozers

Road graders

Bush Hogs

Hoisting equipment

TN Driver Standards

A valid driver's license.

No record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations in the past five years.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Government Administration

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