Heavy Equipment Operator - Hands-On Ash & Earthwork Pro

Charah Solutions Inc; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Charah Solutions is hiring a heavy equipment operator to support ash management and landfill projects. The role involves operating forklifts, dozers, loaders, excavators, and other equipment safely and efficiently.

You will work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. A minimum of one year of experience and a valid driver's license are required. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience operating heavy equipment in a 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and/or move various materials 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

Valid driver's license

Ash management knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Machinery knowledge

Job description

Charah Solutions is hiring a heavy equipment operator to support ash management and landfill projects. The role involves operating forklifts, dozers, loaders, excavators, and other equipment safely and efficiently.

You will work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. A minimum of one year of experience and a valid driver's license are required. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in daily operations.