Civil Heavy Equipment Operator
CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Independently operate the following equipment:
- Blade
- Dozer
- Loader
- Scraper
- Forklift/Telehandler
- Bobcat/Skidsteer
- Roller
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Tractor
- Follow prescribed safety regulations
- Detect machine malfunctions and understand appropriate uses of equipment
- Perform routine maintenance including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
- Apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts
- Lift 50+ pound equipment and maneuver them into proper places
- Conduct repetitive actions, such as stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Follow precise instructions and receive feedback
- Provide timely documentation of field decisions and reporting, such as Tier Boards and Production Tracking
- Model behavior in safety, quality of work, attendance and punctuality, productivity, and teamwork
- Actively embody CoVolt’s Core Principles and the One Team Approach, including planning, communication, and collaboration
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
- Experience working on construction projects preferred
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others, including colleagues and supervisors
Skills
- Ability to work outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits
- Ability to handle exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards
Essential Physical Requirements
- Able to lift 50+ pounds
- Able to conduct repetitive actions, such as stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching
- Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time