PD10 Operator

Overview

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, including knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detecting or assessing problems, 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 with a compact track loader prior to installation.
• Remediate piles for 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 information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response.
• Travel to different job sites on limited notice as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or Foreman, which may change over time.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper care and use of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years or more related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety, adhering to Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Work flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends, and in internal and external environments.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Operate various GPS systems.
• Follow written or oral instructions with common‑sense understanding.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy; judge distances and slopes accurately; 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.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $24 – $28.50 (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 partnership.