PD10 Operator

Responsible for operating pile‑driving equipment to drive production piles/posts. Driving piles/posts into ground without damage to equipment or materials. Assist in installation of various pile/post 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, demonstrating 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 the placement of piles onto the field with 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 information 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 the Construction Manager, General Foreman, 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 and one to three years (or more) related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience with heavy equipment operation in the renewable energy industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety, supporting the company’s Zero Injury principles.
• 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 arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across all units of measure.
• Operate various GPS systems.
• Follow written or oral instructions with common‑sense understanding.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy, follow set procedures, judge distances and slopes accurately, and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Possess working knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, safety, and quality at all times.
• Move levers of hoisting equipment, position piles and hammers over pilings.
• Activate power hammers to drive poles to required depths.

Working Environment

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

$24.00‑$28.50 hourly, 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)
• Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan