Heavy Equipment Operator – GPS Grading Pro & Safety-Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability - short/long term

Life Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Safety program

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Charah Solutions Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator in Belmont, NC to safely operate backhoes, dozers, excavators, and graders in a production-focused setting.

The role requires at least three years’ experience operating heavy equipment and a valid driver’s license, with GPS grading systems experience preferred. You will load and move ash, dirt, and rocks, coordinate with crew signals, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience operating in a production-focused environment 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

Safety compliance

Production environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS grading systems

Job description

Charah Solutions Inc. is seeking a heavy equipment operator in Belmont, NC to safely operate backhoes, dozers, excavators, and graders in a production-focused setting.

The role requires at least three years’ experience operating heavy equipment and a valid driver’s license, with GPS grading systems experience preferred. You will load and move ash, dirt, and rocks, coordinate with crew signals, and perform routine maintenance while adhering to strict safety standards.