Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator manages and performs ground preparation for the placement of solar module foundations and support located on various sites across North Carolina, as directed by the Grading Foreman and/or assigned manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced with the use of, and capabilities, of GPS and GPS equipment.
• Must have experience operating various heavy Equipment Machinery; Bulldozer, Scraper, Motor Grader, Soil Compactor, Dump Truck, Wheel Loader, Etc.
• Must be detailed and result-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required
• Be a proactive thinker who can anticipate next steps
• Must be willing to travel as required
• Must have all the appropriate certifications (Osha Card, Equipment Trainings, Etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license, no recordable violations
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grader or front-end loader.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in extreme indoor and outdoor environments; hot sun, cold air, wet weather, mud, loud noises, etc.
• Have and use, full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Ability to work in various positions including but not limited to; stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull, push, carry materials and equipment to complete assigned job task
• Able to work 8-12 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• Physical work is a primary part of the job
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Regularly required to hear, speak, understand direction and maintain visual acuity.
• Drive a passenger car or pickup truck
• Traverse rough and uneven surfaces on foot