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Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Meridian Waste

Landfill Operator

Knoxville, TN

... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Meridian Waste

Landfill Operator

Knoxville, TN · On-site

... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Meridian Waste

Landfill Operator

Knoxville, TN · On-site

... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Meridian Waste

Landfill Operator

Knoxville, TN

... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Meridian Waste

Landfill Operator

Knoxville, TN

... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Meridian Waste

Landfill Operator

Knoxville, TN · On-site

... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Heraeus Medical LLC

Smelter Operator

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

Prepare the materials to be loaded into the smelter. * Transfer materials from smelter utilizing ... This is not an entry-level position. * Basic math skills * Computer-literate * Basic data entry ...

Heraeus

Smelter Operator

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

Prepare the materials to be loaded into the smelter. * Transfer materials from smelter utilizing ... This is not an entry-level position. * Basic math skills * Computer-literate * Basic data entry ...

Conflux Systems

Material Handler- Loudon I

Loudon, TN

$15.90/hr

... Entry Level position that requires a High School diploma or GED. Use of an overhead crane to load and unload paper rolls onto or off of machines. Assist the operating team with housekeeping ...

Conflux Systems

Material Handler- Loudon I

Loudon, TN · On-site

$15.90/hr

... Entry Level position that requires a High School diploma or GED. • Use of an overhead crane to load and unload paper rolls onto or off of machines. Assist the operating team with housekeeping ...

Vir Healthway

Material Handler- Loudon I

Loudon, TN · On-site

$15.90/hr

... Entry Level position that requires a High School diploma or GED. • Use of an overhead crane to load and unload paper rolls onto or off of machines. Assist the operating team with housekeeping ...

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How much do entry level wheel loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level wheel loader operator in Oak Ridge, TN is $18.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator vs Equipment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Wheel Loader OperatorEquipment Operator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, material handlingConstruction, industrial, mining, and transportation settings
Job DutiesOperate wheel loaders for loading, moving materialsOperate various heavy machinery including loaders, excavators

Both roles require safety certifications and involve working in construction or industrial environments. The main difference is that an Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator specializes in operating wheel loaders specifically, while an Equipment Operator may handle a variety of heavy machinery. The choice depends on the specific equipment and tasks involved in the job.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator job openings in Oak Ridge, TN as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,739 per year, or $18.1 per hour.
Landfill Operator

Landfill Operator

Meridian Waste

Knoxville, TN

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Meridian Waste rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 71 rated recycling and waste

Job description

Summary:

The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean.
  • Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
  • Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
  • Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed.
  • Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
  • Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed.
  • Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift.
  • Follow and comply with all safety policies.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ and or Experience:

  • Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
  • Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
  • Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
  • Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
  • Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
  • Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lifting (50-100 pounds), outside environment
 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Outdoors

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.

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