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Job description
Heavy Equipment OperatorThis position is responsible for operating excavators and dozers on large-scale ash basin closure projects, supporting heavy production excavation and material handling activities. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment in environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, mining, landfill, or ash pond closure environments. Looking for dump truck, dozer, and bobcat experience.Excavate, load, and move coal ash, soil, rock, and other materials while maintaining production targets safely and efficiently.Load off-road haul trucks with ash and other materials for transport and disposal throughout the project site.Perform high-volume excavation work in active construction environments with multiple pieces of heavy equipment.Experience with dozer and excavator operation in earthworks and heavy production excavation.Proficiency in coal ash handling and material movement.Competence in off-road haul truck loading.Ash basin closure experience.Involvement in environmental remediation projects.Experience in mass earthmoving operations.Familiarity with landfill, mining, or dredging environments.Skill in grade control and precision excavation.Ability to operate safely around heavy equipment.Experience with excavation in wet or unstable ground conditions.Capability to conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.Enjoy the opportunity for overtime, with 50-60 plus hours per week, providing a chance for long-term work and job security due to federally mandated coal ash clean-up laws.This role supports ash basin closure projects at active power plants, performing high-production excavation and material handling activities. Operators will primarily use excavators to load off-road haul trucks with coal ash and other materials for transport throughout the site. Candidates must be comfortable working in heavy production environments while maintaining safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards.This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).This is a fully onsite position in Louisville, KY.This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
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