Heavy Equipment Operator – Grading & Ash Management

Charah Solutions, Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disabi

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Contribution After

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Charah Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Chester, VA area to safely load, move, and grade earth and materials with backhoes, dozers, loaders, and graders.

The role requires at least three years of experience with heavy equipment, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours in a production environment while adhering to safety protocols and coordinating with crew members on grading tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience operating heavy equipment in construction or similar environments.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience in production-focused environments is preferred.
• Experience with GPS grading systems (Trimble/Topcon) is preferred.
• Knowledge of ash management, structural fills, and landfills is a plus.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and basic repairs is beneficial.

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-focused

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS grading systems (Trimble/Topcon)

Job description

Charah Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Chester, VA area to safely load, move, and grade earth and materials with backhoes, dozers, loaders, and graders.

The role requires at least three years of experience with heavy equipment, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours in a production environment while adhering to safety protocols and coordinating with crew members on grading tasks.