Heavy Equipment Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Arcadis scores C on the Alion truth index.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with strong leadership abilities to join the Arcadis Construction Services group in Knoxville, TN. This position will require travel.
Role accountabilities:
- Be responsible for the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment
- Follow instructions from supervision on site and carry out tasks as instructed with safety in mind
- Complete heavy equipment operations in a variety of weather conditions
- Operate equipment in a professional and safe manner - Operators will be required to complete a competency test for knowledge of equipment, inspection, maintenance and operation
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service
- Must be willing to travel to project sites that may include out of town projects. (100% travel)
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine maintenance (inspections, greasing, fueling)
- Strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve
- Be able to take instructions from supervision on site and carry out tasks as instructed unsupervised with safety in mind
- Ability to shovel and carry materials up to 50 lbs
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours, atypical hours or weekends
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience with heavy construction equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience on environmental construction sites
- Previous experience traveling for work
- 40 hour HAZWOPER certified
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $23.88/hr - $35.83/hr. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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