Heavy Equipment Operator
Blue Ridge PowerPosted March 7, 2025
Charles City, Virginia
Solar EnergyFull Time
Job Description
Blue Ridge Power is seeking Heavy Civil Operators to safely operate heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks for solar project construction and maintenance in Cleveland, NC. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and effective communication within a team environment.
Responsibilities
- •Operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, and haul trucks safely and effectively.
- •Perform construction, maintenance, or repair work on civil site features.
- •Read and interpret drawings and specifications for civil and erosion control projects.
- •Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safe operations.
- •Communicate equipment issues and collaborate within a team environment.
- •Maintain company vehicles and tools in good working order.
- •Perform necessary maintenance and housekeeping on construction sites.
- •Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Requirements
- •Must be at least 18 years of age.
- •2 years experience operating either bulldozers, excavators, haul trucks, or a combination of the mentioned equipment.
- •Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and effective manner.
- •Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- •Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
- •Must demonstrate BRP employee competencies Grit, Collaboration, Ownership, Creativity.
- •Must be able to properly grease, fuel and maintain equipment they are operating.
- •Must be able to communicate issues with equipment they are operating.
- •Must be able to inspect equipment to ensure safe operations.
- •Ability to understand and communicate information and work in a team environment.
- •Maintains company vehicles and tools in good working order.
- •Performs necessary maintenance and or housekeeping on or around construction sites.
- •Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
- •This 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.
- •Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard ten (10) or twelve (12) hour day according to the schedule.
- •Must always wear personnel protective equipment, i.e., Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required and respirators when required.
- •This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Benefits
- •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