Craft - Solar Operator

RES•Palmer, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RES Americas is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general operator duties (per skill level) at the project site. This role involves working on various types of terrain, evaluating requirements for assigned work, and maintaining job site and materials in an organized and efficient order. The position also includes maintaining all mobile and stationary equipment by performing preventive maintenance, such as tightening, cleaning, greasing, and other minor maintenance and repairs. The operator will also clean the interior cab area of equipment daily and follow safety and security procedures, determining appropriate action and reporting potentially unsafe conditions. This role requires extensive travel with driving to remote sites along with office work in field conditions. RES Americas maintains a drug-free workplace, and candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES Americas is proud to be an EEO employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0-2 years experience with backhoe, loader, roller and rock truck
1-3 years experience with blade, excavator and dozer
1-3 years experience with crane and trencher
Must be certified on site for all types of heavy/light equipment by displaying skill level to a Superintendent.
Safety Training
Following Rules and Regulations
Industry standards
Operating equipment safely and efficiently
Communication
Listening skills
Comprehending and following directions
Conveying barriers to work
Follow verbal and/or written directions accurately
Relationship building
Time management to include: Meeting work goals, Meeting deadlines, Accuracy in work/use of hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment
Heavy equipment
Roads
Foundations
Site grading
Equipment maintenance
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Follows safety and operating procedures of heavy and light equipment.
Operates light/heavy equipment including, but not limited to Backhoe, loader and rock truck; Blade, excavator and dozer Digger Derrick Crane.
Inspects incoming and outgoing loads, perform all pre-inspection checks and monitor equipment during operation.
Reports results from pre-inspections on equipment daily, hour usage, fuel usage, deficiencies and/or maintenance required.
Performs work on various types of terrain, evaluating requirements for assigned work.
Calculates crane capacities and weights for rigging and hoisting (Crane Operators only).
Maintains job site and materials in an organized and efficient order.
Maintains all mobile and stationary equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e. tightening, cleaning, greasing and other minor maintenance and repairs.
Notifies management of any malfunctions that occur.
Cleans interior cab area of equipment daily.
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.