Heavy Equipment Operator – Ash Management & Earthworks

Charah Solutions Inc; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Charah Solutions Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate and maintain heavy machinery on-site in a construction setting. The role requires coordination with crew members, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to perform tasks that support ash management and landfill-related activities.

The candidate should have at least one year of heavy equipment experience and a valid driver’s license. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment.
• 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 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charah Solutions Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate and maintain heavy machinery on-site in a construction setting. The role requires coordination with crew members, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to perform tasks that support ash management and landfill-related activities.

The candidate should have at least one year of heavy equipment experience and a valid driver’s license. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.