Traveling Equipment Operator

About the role

Operate advanced heavy equipment including skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, pile drivers, and trenchers safely.

Execute precise site preparation tasks encompassing grading, civil trenching, backfilling, and land restoration.

Manage heavy material handling and staging logistics across active utility-scale construction zones.

Conduct mandatory daily machinery inspections, preventive field maintenance, and basic equipment troubleshooting.

Verify field production tasks align perfectly with engineering schematics, safety protocols, and strict deadlines.

Collaborate closely with site foremen and civil superintendents to surpass daily construction milestones.

Support general field operations and civil construction tasks during specialized equipment downtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced heavy equipment including skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, pile drivers, and trenchers safely.
• Execute precise site preparation tasks encompassing grading, civil trenching, backfilling, and land restoration.
• Manage heavy material handling and staging logistics across active utility-scale construction zones.
• Conduct mandatory daily machinery inspections, preventive field maintenance, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Verify field production tasks align perfectly with engineering schematics, safety protocols, and strict deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with site foremen and civil superintendents to surpass daily construction milestones.
• Support general field operations and civil construction tasks during specialized equipment downtime.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of verified experience operating heavy machinery within industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude necessary to spot equipment malfunctions and execute basic adjustments.
• Resilient physical capacity to work efficiently outdoors in demanding, variable regional weather conditions.
• Proven reliability and a proactive attitude toward maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.
• Full flexibility to travel extensively for multi-week out-of-town field construction assignments.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or specialized heavy haul transport credentials.
• Hands-on operation experience with automated pile-driving machinery or GPS-guided grading systems.
• Completed safety credentials including OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or heavy rigging certifications.
• Previous field experience working on utility-scale solar arrays or large civil earthmoving projects.

Skills

Must have strong mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $25.00 to $35.00 scaled to machinery proficiency.

Consistent access to overtime hours and premium project-based financial compensation structures.

Daily per diem allowances to cover accommodation and food during travel deployments.

Company-paid or highly subsidized health insurance coverage options for long-term stability.

Robust 401(k) retirement savings program backed by an established corporate company match.

Fully funded technical training programs, specialized tool coaching, and heavy equipment certifications.

Clear career advancement paths within a premier nationwide clean energy contracting organization.

Pay

$25.00 to $35.00 per hour (Based on experience plus Overtime).

Schedule

Full-Time Field Role (Frequent regional travel required with multi-week out-of-town stays).