Equipment Operator ( Pile Load Testing)
About The Position
RRC is hiring an Equipment Operator to perform fieldwork for utility-scale solar projects, primarily pile load testing and data collection for solar pile foundations. Work is conducted under specific instructions from engineering staff and may also include site reconnaissance, geotechnical drilling, soil and rock logging, observation and documentation of geotechnical construction activities, and construction testing or inspection. The operator may perform other engineering activities as required. The role is based at RRC’s Haskell, Texas office and requires extensive travel—95–100% throughout the United States—and willingness to work at various project locations and in varying site conditions. The employee must be willing to relocate to Haskell, Texas. Heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds is required. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy. The company describes its culture as valuing employees and emphasizes client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. Full-time benefits include flexible work hours, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, bonus eligibility, and tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Willingness to travel extensively (95–100%) throughout the United States and work at various project locations and in varying site conditions.
- Willingness to relocate to the Haskell, Texas office.
- Proficiency with MS Office computer programs.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead or be part of a project team.
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work well with others, communicate clearly, take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, deliver quality results on time across multiple projects, take initiative, and assist others.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with pile load testing for utility-scale solar projects.
- Previous experience in outdoor or field work and driving conditions.
- Previous experience in geotechnical drilling and sampling.
- Previous experience in construction material testing in soil and concrete.
Responsibilities
- Perform fieldwork for utility-scale solar projects.
- Conduct pile load testing and collect data for solar pile foundations according to specific work instructions provided by engineering staff.
- Perform site reconnaissance, geotechnical drilling, and soil and rock logging as required.
- Observe and document geotechnical construction activities.
- Perform construction testing and inspection during construction phases.
- Perform other engineering activities as required.
- Lead or participate in project teams and communicate effectively with coworkers and clients.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Bonus eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
