Heavy Equipment Operator -Trencher (Solar/Elec Division) for a leading contractor, responsible for operating construction equipment and ensuring safety on utility scale solar installation activities.
Requirements
- Safety First: Uphold safety as a core value, supporting the corporate safety program and ensuring personal safety at all times.
- Basic Equipment Operation: Perform tasks related to grading, excavation, backfilling, and other solar-related operations, including the operation of dozers, backhoes, track hoes, loaders, and other basic equipment under supervision.
- Utility Spotting: Assist in spotting (potholing) existing utilities, cables, culverts, or other installations to avoid damage.
- Safe Maneuvering: Operate equipment around installed solar components, including panels, piles, and pads, while maintaining safe clearances.
- Site Maintenance: Contribute to maintaining and managing spoil piles according to OSHA standards and site-specific requirements.
- Effective Communication: Communicate clearly with spotters and other team members to ensure safe operations.
- Tool Usage: Use basic tools such as shovels, rakes, lutes, brooms, picks, hammers, saws, pneumatic hammers, drills, and tamps as needed.
- Equipment Reporting: Report any equipment that requires repair to the foreman promptly.
- Basic Heavy Equipment Operation: Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures under guidance.
- Material Management: Assist in receiving, storing, and protecting project materials and equipment, including owner-furnished items; report any shortages or damage immediately.
- Coordinated Movement: Develop skills to coordinate hand and foot movements to guide machinery in and out of tight locations safely.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the foreman and other team members to support the successful completion of all installations from start to finish.
- Site Coordination: Learn to coordinate actions with those of other workers on busy solar sites, ensuring smooth operations.
- Daily Reporting: Assist the foreman with maintaining accurate daily reports and documentation.
- Problem-Solving: Work with the foreman to resolve problems that may arise due to inclement weather, emergencies, or other delays.
- Equipment Checks: Ensure equipment check sheets are accurate and properly maintained.
- Cross-Department Support: Provide assistance to other divisions as needed, demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
- Professionalism: Exhibit a professional demeanor and encourage professionalism among all project personnel.
- Special Assignments: Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership, with a focus on developing skills and gaining experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunities for career growth and development
