Heavy Equipment Operator - Precision Grading & Safe Operations

Charah-Solutions,-Inc; Holly Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Safety Record

Job summary

Charah Solutions is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely and efficiently operate backhoes, loaders, dozers, excavators, and graders on construction sites. The role requires skill in grading to engineered plans and elevations, including grade control.

Applicants should have at least three years’ experience and a valid driver's license. Experience with GPS grading systems and ash management knowledge are preferred. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience operating in a production-focused environment preferred.
• Experience utilizing GPS grading systems (i.e. Trimble, Topcon) preferred.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Job description

Charah Solutions is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely and efficiently operate backhoes, loaders, dozers, excavators, and graders on construction sites. The role requires skill in grading to engineered plans and elevations, including grade control.

Applicants should have at least three years’ experience and a valid driver's license. Experience with GPS grading systems and ash management knowledge are preferred. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required.