Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator - (26000010)

Description

MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The essential job responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment Operator position are to provide excavation, hoisting and moving services by operating various types of cranes and other heavy equipment.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

To perform the Heavy Equipment Operator role, you must:

- Have successfully completed approved Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training

- Successfully complete Physical Abilities Test

- Successfully complete Color Blind I test

- Meet state vision requirements

- Successfully obtain OSHA Crane Certification within one year after entering classification

- Obtain a valid Class A Commercial driver’s license with Tanker and Hazardous Material Endorsement (X) from state of residence within trial or probationary period after entering classification

- Successfully complete NIMS training within one (1) year of entering job

- Successfully complete Placement (Group 012A “Equipment Operators”)/Performance Exercises

- Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

Physical Working Conditions:

Works outside with exposure to noise, mud, dust and fumes; subject to the hazards of rigging and operating heavy equipment and working around energized equipment, performing heavy lifting and climbing on/off equipment. Subject to storm or emergency work.

Primary Location: USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations: NC08 NSC Heavy EQ Operations 1060 Tupelo Street Memphis 38108-2423

Job: Mechanical

Organization: 0364113 Heavy Equipment Operations

Job Posting: Mar 9, 2026, 9:08:21 AM

Minimum Salary: 31.67

Midpoint Salary: 34.54