Landfill Equipment Operator Salaries in Tennessee

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$72,796/yr

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Low $59,066

Average $72,796

High $81,996

The average salary for Landfill Equipment Operator is $72,796 per year in Tennessee.

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Republic Services Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator	$62,608/yr	$52,294 $72,921 RANGE: $52,294 - $72,921
Santek Environmental, LLC Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator	$53,940/yr	$45,124 $62,756 RANGE: $45,124 - $62,756
BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF TENNESSEE, LLC Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator	$55,422/yr	$46,364 $64,480 RANGE: $46,364 - $64,480
Republic Services Lead Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator	$62,608/yr	$52,294 $72,921 RANGE: $52,294 - $72,921
BNA updated Equipment Operator	$73,601/yr	$64,049 $83,154 RANGE: $64,049 - $83,154
Staffmark Group Equipment Operator	$54,845/yr	$47,071 $62,619 RANGE: $47,071 - $62,619
EasyHiring Equipment Operator IS	$51,251/yr	$44,153 $58,349 RANGE: $44,153 - $58,349
University of Tennessee Equipment operator	$52,106/yr	$45,838 $58,373 RANGE: $45,838 - $58,373
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Equipment operator	$74,426/yr	$63,923 $84,929 RANGE: $63,923 - $84,929

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Landfill Equipment Operator Jobs in Tennessee

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Landfill Equipment Operator can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Landfill Equipment Operator job salaries in Tennessee. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Landfill Equipment Operator jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Landfill Equipment Operator positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Landfill Equipment Operator salary is higher than other cities in Tennessee. Nashville takes first place in this list, followed by Hendersonville, Franklin. The Landfill Equipment Operator salary is $74,054 in Nashville, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Landfill Equipment Operator salary higher than national average in Tennessee.

The average salary for a Landfill Equipment Operator in Tennessee is $72,796, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Landfill Equipment Operator jobs is Nashville, TN, and it is higher than Hendersonville. Landfill Equipment Operator jobs in Nashville can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Tennessee.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Nashville	$74,054	$6,171	$1,424	$36
Hendersonville	$73,975	$6,165	$1,423	$36
Franklin	$73,818	$6,151	$1,420	$35
Memphis	$73,661	$6,138	$1,417	$35
Murfreesboro	$73,503	$6,125	$1,414	$35
Germantown	$73,425	$6,119	$1,412	$35
Jackson	$73,110	$6,093	$1,406	$35
Knoxville	$72,088	$6,007	$1,386	$35
Chattanooga	$71,460	$5,955	$1,374	$34
Clarksville	$70,988	$5,916	$1,365	$34

What Does a Landfill Equipment Operator Do?

Operates landfill equipment to include, but not limited to, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, gradeall (telescoping boom excavator), compactor, front end loader, lowboy, dump truck, boom tractor, roll off truck, and/or forklift.

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When you own a piece of equipment, you have the benefit of intelligence — meaning that over time, as you own it, you can track it through telemetrics and learn how to reduce job site costs, increase productivity and track operator behavior to ensure safety and optimum use.

Updated December 21, 2021

Are committed to making sure the operator tackles the problems at Walley’s Quarry Landfill, to improve things for everyone, as quickly as possible.

Updated December 18, 2021

As a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), you’ll operate heavy equipment, conduct equipment inspections and perform preventative equipment maintenance.

Updated December 14, 2021

Heavy Equipment All Brand Shop Manual, Service Manual, Operator Manual, Maintenance Manual, Part Catalog Manual.

Updated December 05, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Landfill Equipment Operator Salaries

What is the average of a Landfill Equipment Operator in Tennessee?

The Landfill Equipment Operator salary range is from $59,066 to $81,996, and the average Landfill Equipment Operator salary is $72,796/year in Tennessee. The Landfill Equipment Operator's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Landfill Equipment Operator salary in the United States?

The Landfill Equipment Operator salary in San Jose, CA is $98,660 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Landfill Equipment Operator's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Landfill Equipment Operator.

What is the growth rate of the Landfill Equipment Operator's salary?

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