Traveling Civil Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, rollers, and other earthmoving equipment to support solar site construction activities.
• Perform site preparation tasks such as grading, trenching, backfilling, and material placement for solar arrays, inverter pads, access roads, and drainage systems.
• Assist with trenching operations for underground electrical conduit and grounding systems.
• Support the installation of foundations, equipment pads, and civil infrastructure associated with solar facilities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and grade stakes to perform work accurately.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and ensure machinery is operated safely and maintained properly.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Work with survey crews and site supervisors to ensure proper grading and alignment of site infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure equipment is stored and secured appropriately.
• Assist with additional site construction activities as needed to support project progress.

Experience / Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in civil construction, infrastructure, or utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience operating equipment such as excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and compactors.
• Ability to read construction drawings, site plans, and grade stakes.
• Strong understanding of safe equipment operation and construction site safety practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding construction work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice to Have Experience

• Experience working on utility-scale solar or renewable energy construction projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with GPS-guided equipment or machine control systems.
• Experience working on large-scale civil infrastructure or energy projects.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.