Heavy Equipment Operator

CoVolt Power; Lake Village (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC, is seeking Operators to support the Mechanical Scope on its solar field projects in Krum, Texas. This field-based role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on equipment operation on site.

You will perform tasks across earthmoving and material handling equipment, contribute to construction activities, and adapt to varying weather conditions while maintaining production tracking and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Safety regulations must be followed on site.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals and load charts.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds and maneuver equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, Bobcat/Skidsteer, roller, backhoe, excavator, and tractor as part of the mechanical scope.
• Follow site safety protocols and communicate with team members.
• Perform routine maintenance (lubrication, fueling, cleaning) and report issues.
• Assist with field documentation and production tracking.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Maintenance basics

Math skills

Reading manuals

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Communication

Education

GED

1 year construction experience

Equipment certifications

Driver's license

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

• Blade
• Dozer
• Loader
• Scraper
• Forklift/Telehandler
• Bobcat/Skidsteer
• 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 feedback
• Experience working on construction projects preferred
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others, including colleagues and supervisors
• Models behavior 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

Education And 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.