Lead Operator

Charah Solutions Inc. • Belmont, NC

9d

About The Position

The Lead Operator operates heavy construction equipment, which may include a backhoe, front-end loader, dozer, excavator, and/or motor grader, safely and efficiently. The role does not directly manage employees but takes leadership initiatives on assigned project objectives, including providing in-field guidance to operators and drivers and coordinating project flow and movement.

The position involves moving and loading materials, coordinating equipment activity with crew members, training employees as needed, and performing routine equipment maintenance. The operator must follow and promote safety regulations and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment.
• Ability to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend, and walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to hear and see naturally or with correction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading project tasks.
• Experience reading blueprints.
• Experience operating in a production-focused environment.
• Experience using GPS grading systems such as Trimble or Topcon.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills, and landfills.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead role on assigned projects or tasks from management, including equipment operation, blueprint review, and personnel coordination.
• Load and move materials such as ash, dirt, and rock using heavy construction equipment.
• Operate equipment with blades to remove topsoil, vegetation, and rocks, and to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Train new employees on heavy equipment and dump trucks as needed.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what maintenance is needed.
• Adjust machine controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions as necessary.
• Learn, follow, and promote safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution after 1 year
• Paid time off
• Well-maintained equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed