What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Signal Energy Logo?
Signal Energy LLC is a full-service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects across North America. We have been ranked in the top 10 Solar EPC Contractors in North America for the past nine years. As a values-based company, every action we take and decision we make is guided by our Core Principles, as well as our mission: We Harness Creative Energy.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a team of Operators to join our team to support the Mechanical Scope of our projects. The ideal candidate is a positive force on the jobsite, open to feedback, and hungry to learn. This is a field-based, hands-on position in which successful candidates contribute to the construction of a solar field. This position supports the mechanical scope and is located at our project site in Krum, Texas.
Activities/Responsibilities/Duties:
Can independently perform the following:
- Blade
- Dozer
- Loader
- Scraper
- Forklift/Telehandler
- Bobcat/Skidsteer
- Roller
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Tractor
Skills/Abilities:
- Follow prescribed safety regulations
- Knowledge of equipment listed above, their appropriate uses, and ability to detect machine malfunction
- Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
- Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts
- Able to lift 50 pound equipment, maneuvering them into their proper places
- Able to conduct repetitive actions, such as stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching
- Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Able to follow precise instruction and receive feedback
- Experience working on construction projects preferred
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others, including colleagues and supervisors
- Models behavior in safety, quality of work, attendance and punctuality, productivity, teamwork
- Actively embodies Signal’s Core Principles and the One Team Approach: including planning, communication, and collaboration
- Provides timely documentation of field decisions and reporting, such as Tier Boards and Production Tracking.
- This position requires working outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
- Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits.
- This position may also include exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards
Education and Experience Requirements:
- GED or equivalent education
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Equipment certifications as required
- Current driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law
- Essential Physical Requirements
Signal Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.
