Heavy Equipment Operator

Charah Solutions Inc.•South Ripley, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry, based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company assists utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in electricity production. With over 30 years of experience, Charah Solutions also designs and implements solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient use and operation of heavy construction equipment, which may include a forklift, dozer, front end loader, excavator, roller, backhoe, or articulated dump truck.

Requirements

Minimum one-year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment required
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills and landfills preferred
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Load and/or move various materials (ash, dirt, rock, etc.) using heavy construction equipment
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation and rocks to distribute and level earth or terrain
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Must be able to quickly and repeatedly adjust controls of machine to exact positions as necessary
Learn, follow, and promote all safety regulations
Perform other duties as assigned