Equipment Operator

Are you passionate about the positive impact that renewable energy can make on our economy and environment? Are you hungry for a work environment that rewards insight, expertise and growth? Our culture has never been afraid to ask and answer the question, “What if?” We are looking for an outstanding Equipment Operator candidate to contribute to our utility scale solar and battery storage projects throughout the contiguous US.
Your experience, creativity and focused work will be critical to our future and your own career trajectory with us.
THE COMPANY Established in 2014, Albuquerque based Gridworks is the leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage, with a significant project pipeline throughout the Western U.
S.
The company is solidly positioned to succeed in the rapid growth of clean energy.
POSITION: Equipment Operator SUPERVISOR: Site Superintendent CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, hourly non-exempt SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement.
May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to successful completion of construction solar projects.
Operate the equipment in the right direction and angles to prevent accidents and damage of property.
Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
Perform periodical safety, maintenance, or servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
Inform and advise the management or repairmen for major repairs or maintenance.
Operate equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental performance.
Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
Other: Attends training and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no supervisory responsibilities at that time, subject to changes as business needs change.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Able to work in varying temperatures.
Able to work outside.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The most important criteria for an equipment operator is to have a strong physical ability and strength to carry out the daily strenuous activities.
Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery, able to work long periods including evenings and weekends when necessary.
Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, bend and stoop.
May be required to lift, carry or push/pull supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position.
Hours will vary between five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, based on what the jobsite requires.
Construction projects take place at all hours of the day or night, so these workers have schedules that might include late nights and overnight hours.
You should be willing to accommodate a schedule that can require weekend work as well.
TRAVEL: Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required within and outside of New Mexico.
REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES): 2 + years of equipment operation experience preferred.
Degrees or courses from vocational schools in construction equipment operation and maintenance add an extra edge.
Hand and foot coordination: You must coordinate movements of your hands and feet in order to guide very large machinery in tight places.
Operation Monitoring: You'll have to read gauges, dials, and other indicators, and adjust them as necessary.
Interpersonal skills and teamwork: You must be able to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on busy construction sites.
Critical thinking: Your job will require that you identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems in order to choose the one that is most likely to be successful and cost-effective.
Troubleshooting: Anyone operating equipment should be able to detect and fix operating problems.
Experience in general construction and workplace safety practices Insurability, must have clean driving record, and valid drivers’ license.
Ability to travel to/from job site, reliable transportation.
Ability to pass background check and pre-employment and random drug screenings.