Light Equipment Operator, Erosion
Blue Ridge PowerPosted April 25, 2025
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Solar EnergyFull Time
Job Description
The position involves safely operating various heavy equipment, such as backhoes and excavators, for solar project installations. Responsibilities include conducting pre-operational checks, following safety regulations, and performing tasks related to site preparation and material handling.
Responsibilities
- •Safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, and trucks.
- •Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- •Operate post-driver machinery for driving posts in solar arrays.
- •Align machines and position equipment following hand signals.
- •Load, position, unload, and level materials using various machinery.
- •Keep records of material or equipment usage and problems encountered.
- •Follow build plans for drainage systems, traps, and basins.
- •Receive, inventory, and stage materials for projects.
- •Perform necessary safety standard checks and wear required personal protective equipment.
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, or 4 years of experience for Level III.
- •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.
- •Physical demands include Heavy Work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- •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.
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