Civil Heavy Equipment Operator

CoVolt Power AHV; Elm Mott (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a team of field-based Operators to support the mechanical scope of solar field projects at the Krum, Texas site. You will be on-site, performing hands-on construction activities and contributing to safe, high-quality project delivery.

The ideal candidate thrives in outdoor conditions, follows safety rules, and can operate multiple heavy equipment types with basic math and documentation duties. Equal opportunity employer; outdoor work in various weather.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent education required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in construction or related field.
• Equipment certifications as required by law.
• Driver's license with appropriate endorsements as required by law.
• Essential physical requirements: ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate blade
• Operate loader
• Operate scraper
• Operate roller
• Operate backhoe
• Operate excavator
• Operate tractor

Skills

Safety regulations

Equipment knowledge

Maintenance

Basic math

Read/interpret docs

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Physical endurance

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Outdoor work

Education

GED or equivalent education

Minimum 1 year experience

Equipment certifications as required

Current driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law

Essential Physical Requirements

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Position Summary

We are looking for a team of Operators to join our team to support the Mechanical Scope of our projects. The ideal candidate is a positive force on the jobsite, open to feedback, and hungry to learn. This is a field-based, hands-on position in which successful candidates contribute to the construction of a solar field. This position supports the mechanical scope and is located at our project site in Krum, Texas.

Activities/Responsibilities/Duties

Can independently perform the following:

• Blade
• Loader
• Scraper
• Roller
• Backhoe
• Excavator
• Tractor

Skills/Abilities

• Follow prescribed safety regulations
• Knowledge of equipment listed above, their appropriate uses, and ability to detect machine malfunction
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Understand and apply basic mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, procedure manuals, and load charts
• Able to lift 50+ pound equipment, maneuvering them into their proper places
• Able to conduct repetitive actions, such as stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Able to follow precise instruction and receive feedbackExperience working on construction projects preferred
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others, including colleagues and supervisors
• Modelsbehavior in safety, quality of work, attendance and punctuality, productivity, teamwork
• Actively embodies Signal's Core Principles and the One Team Approach: including planning, communication, and collaboration
• Provides timely documentation of field decisions and reporting, such as Tier Boards and Production Tracking.
• This position requires working outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits.
• This position may also include exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards

Educationand Experience Requirements

• GED or equivalent education
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Equipment certifications as required
• Current driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law
• Essential Physical Requirements

Important Interview Policy

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

*CoVolt Power does not charge any applicant for their participation in the recruitment and employment process, at any time.

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