Site Foreman — Heavy Equipment & Safety Lead

Charah-Solutions,-Inc; Redfield (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Safety record

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Charah Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced frontline operations professional to oversee site activities and manage heavy equipment tasks. The role focuses on ash management, earthmoving, and coordinating with crew members while maintaining safety standards.

The position requires 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid license, and familiarity with GPS grading systems. It is an on‑site role with a tough schedule, focusing on productive yet safe operations at a manned site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment.
• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS grading systems

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS grading systems (Trimble, Topcon)

Job description

Charah Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced frontline operations professional to oversee site activities and manage heavy equipment tasks. The role focuses on ash management, earthmoving, and coordinating with crew members while maintaining safety standards.

The position requires 5+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid license, and familiarity with GPS grading systems. It is an on‑site role with a tough schedule, focusing on productive yet safe operations at a manned site.