Heavy Equipment Operator; Roxboro Power Station

Semora, North Carolina 27343

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother, Gerbus Bros Construction initially specialized in mass earth moving. In the 1970s, our expertise led us to partner with local power plants to address the environmental challenges of fly ash management. This collaboration gave birth to Trans Ash.

At Trans Ash, we are committed to providing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for handling fly ash. We specialize in creating lined landfills that safely contain processed ash, ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety for our energy clients.

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at the Duke Energy Roxboro Power Station located in Semora, NC. Join our team and be part of a company that values reliability, accountability, safety, and honesty. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.

$19.47 - $29.20 /hour

Higher starting pay with relevant experience.

Weekly Pay

• Trans Ash offers long-term construction project stability.
• Weekly 32 Hour Guarantee
• Fuel Cost Assistance
• Paid Sick Days and Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Short Term Disability Insurance – Company Paid
• 401K Savings Plan with Company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Boot allowance - Company paid - up to $200 yearly allowance.
• Prescription Safety Glasses - Company paid - up to $250 every other year.
• Identity Theft Protection Option
• Company store allowance- $100 a year

• Full time (40+ hours / week)

Operating heavy equipment such as excavators, track hoes and bulldozers.

• Operate heavy equipment to load or place dirt, ash, or other materials.
• Perform routine inspection on assigned equipment before operation.
• Perform all duties in conformance to safety standards.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent.

• Previous construction industry experience.
• Operators with 3+ years of operating experience are preferred.

• Ability to climb and operate heavy equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check.

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has a need for an accommodation request, you can contact us via email at

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)