Heavy Equipment Operator in Tennessee Colony, Texas at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Heavy Equipment Operator plays a critical role in supporting the construction of utilityscale solar projects in Tennessee Colony, TX. This position is responsible for safely operating heavy construction equipment to assist with site preparation, material movement, pile installation support, and overall project execution. Operators work closely with site supervisors and construction crews to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with project specifications and safety standards. The Heavy Equipment Operator may also be assigned additional duties on the job as required by the project leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate/maneuver heavy dirt equipment on construction sites in a safe and effective manner, including but not limited to dozer, roller, backhoe, excavator, and motor grader.
Equipment Daily checks to ensure equipment functions properly and safely.
Complete shallow and deep trenching excavation activities
Rough and fine grading with dozer (GPS)
Safely load and unload materials
Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.
Recognize hazards and danger zones
Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
Coordinate with crew members in response to hand and/or audio signals.
All other duties assigned by site leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience on solar, commercial, and/or civil construction projects operating heavy dirt construction equipment
Thorough knowledge of equipment and safety processes used in large construction sites
Understand logistics and traffic control plans.
Mathematically incline convert to tenths of a foot.
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.
Demonstrate capability and competence in large dirt size equipment
Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
Prior experience with grading
Ability to operate dozers and other equipment with GPS systems
Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth and color perception.
Self-motivated.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Age 18+
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