Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Charah Solutions, Inc. in Louisa

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Overview

Do you thrive in a company in which you roll up your sleeves and get it done? Do you want to work for a company that is people-centric, execution driven, accountability focused and marked by world-class safety, a high level of energy and unquestionable integrity? If so, come join us. Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we assist utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, we also design and implement solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. To be our best, we need the best. At Charah Solutions, our best begins with you.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Excellent Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

This position is responsible for the operation of heavy construction equipment, which could include a forklift, dozer, front end loader, excavator, roller, backhoe, or articulated dump truck, in a safe and efficient manner.

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 signals from crew members
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust controls of the machine to exact positions as necessary
• Learn, follow, and promote all safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in ash management, structural fills, and landfills preferred
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Environment & Conditions

• Requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime
• Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend, and walk/stand/sit for extended periods
• Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Subject to loud noises and atmospheric conditions (fumes, dust, gases, etc.)
• Work in both internal and external environments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment
• Effective communication skills

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing