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Charah Solutions, Inc Heavy Equipment Operator in Muskegon, Michigan
With 30 years of experience, Charah Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, with operations in coal-fired and nuclear power generation sites across the country. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Charah Solutions assists utilities with all aspects of managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity as well as routine power plant maintenance and outage services for coal and nuclear energy providers. The company also designs and implements solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash and slag sales, and structural fill projects.
We pride ourselves on making things happen. Our positions require passionate individuals who demonstrate initiative, take ownership, and exhibit a high level of personal leadership, conviction and spirit of innovation.
Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.
This position is responsible for the use and operation of heavy construction equipment which could include a forklift, dozer, front end loader, excavator, roller, backhoe or articulated dump truck in a safe and efficient manner.
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
Minimum one-year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or similar environment required
Valid driver’s license required
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
This position requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime
Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Be subject to loud noises
Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
This position requires working in the internal and external environment
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
Ability to effectively communicate
Job Posting Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
ID: 2020-1735
External Company Name: Charah Solutions Inc.
Street: 151 N. Causeway Street