Heavy Equipment Operator — Flexible Schedule, Safety‑Focused

Charah Solutions Inc; Lena (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Charah Solutions is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely operate and maintain fleet including forklifts, dozers, excavators, and loaders in our Louisville, KY project sites.

You will follow safety protocols, coordinate with crew, perform routine maintenance, and support ash handling and landfill activities as needed. A valid driver's license and one year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience operating heavy equipment in construction or similar environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of ash management, structural fills and landfills preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance 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 is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely operate and maintain fleet including forklifts, dozers, excavators, and loaders in our Louisville, KY project sites.

You will follow safety protocols, coordinate with crew, perform routine maintenance, and support ash handling and landfill activities as needed. A valid driver's license and one year of experience are required.