PD10 Operator

About the role

Responsible for operating a PD10 Machine to drive production piles/posts. Driving piles into ground without damage to equipment or materials. Assist in installation of various pile types, maintenance, and greasing of pile and operate a skid steer.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment with knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, problem detection, mechanical aptitude, and driving.
• Distribute, layout, assemble and install various solar array components required for a solar energy farm.
• Distribute and install piles and racking materials.
• Assist with placement of piles onto the field using a compact track loader prior to installation.
• Remediate piles to meet tolerances.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Communicate clearly, listen and understand spoken instructions to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations requiring immediate response.
• Travel to different job sites on limited notice as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Foreman, which may change over time.
• Inspect and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper care and use of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years or more of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety, working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Ability to work in internal and external environments with a flexible schedule; nights and/or weekends may be required.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and operation of various GPS systems.
• Common‑sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.

Working environment

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Pay

$24 – $28.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) with coverage for spouse or domestic partner.