
Light Equipment Operator, Erosion
Blue Ridge PowerMcLeansville, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted February 7, 2025
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Job Description
The position involves safely operating various heavy equipment, such as backhoes and excavators, for solar project construction. Responsibilities include conducting pre-operational checks, driving posts for solar arrays, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, and loaders.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Operate post-driver machinery for driving posts in solar arrays.
- Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers for driving posts.
- Align machines with reference stakes and guidelines for accurate positioning.
- Load and move dirt, rocks, and other materials using heavy equipment.
- Follow build plans for drainage systems, traps, and basins.
- Receive, inventory, and package materials for shipping.
- Maintain equipment by lubricating, cleaning, and tending to it.
Requirements
- Must be able to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize tools and equipment relevant to the work.
- Must possess demonstrated ability and 2 years of experience for Level I, 3 years of experience for Level II, and 4 years of experience for Level III.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate workplace verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties up to 12 hours daily, according to the schedule.
- Must be on time and ready to work at the start of each standard shift.
- Must always wear personal protective equipment, i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required and respirators when required.
- 100% travel availability required.
- The position involves Heavy Work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab, reach with hands and arms, push and pull, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, talk, see clearly and hear.
- Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, and noise.
- Willing to work in various locations across the state and country and for extended periods, when required.
Benefits & Perks
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401k
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Training and Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Dog-Friendly Offices
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