Heavy Equipment Operator

SOLAR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Solar Heavy Equipment Operator is part of the team that is largely responsible for the safe and successful movement of machines, equipment, and materials throughout the job site and the project’s needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment on construction sites in a safe and effective manner, including but not

limited to dozer, roller, backhoe, ditcher, excavator, and motor grader.

• Equipment Daily checks to ensure equipment functions properly and safely

• Complete shallow and deep trenching excavation activities

• Rough and fine grading with dozer (GPS)

• Safely load and unload materials

• Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.

• Recognize hazards and danger zones

• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.

• Coordinate with crew members in response to hand and/or audio signals.

• All other duties assigned by site leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have valid, non-expired Texas TDLR license - Or be willing to acquire it upon hire

• Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record

• Must have your own transportation to jobs

• Must be willing to travel - sometimes up to 100%

• Prior experience on solar, commercial, and/or civil construction projects operating heavy dirt

construction equipment

• Knowledge of equipment and safety processes used in large construction sites

• Understand logistics and traffic control plans.

• Demonstrate capability and competence in large dirt size equipment

• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage

• Prior experience with grading

• Ability to operate dozers and other equipment with GPS systems

Job Type: Full time.

Hours: Generally, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, there may be times when overtime is required to meet project deadlines.

Perks & Benefits:

• Payday every Friday via direct deposit

• Health insurance, vision, dental and other benefits

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays off

• Fun company events

Salary & 90-Day Probation:

Generally, $20.00/hour to $28.00/hour, depending on experience. This will be discussed with company leaders if you are selected as a good fit for the position. Note: There is a 90-day probationary period, after which time, you will be evaluated for a potential salary increase and eligible for Axium Solar’s benefits.