Heavy Equipment Operator

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

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
• 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