Heavy Equipment Operator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support utility-scale solar projects in Tennessee Colony, TX.

The role involves operating dozers, rollers, backhoes, excavators, and other equipment to support site prep, material movement, and pile installation while maintaining safety and project specs. Candidates should have prior solar or civil construction experience and the ability to work with GPS-enabled grading and site teams to drive efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy dirt equipment on large construction sites.
• Knowledge of safety processes used on civil construction sites.
• Ability to perform rough and fine grading with GPS.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and work in demanding positions.
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maneuver heavy dirt equipment safely on construction sites.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Perform trenching and grading activities with GPS guidance.
• Load and unload materials and coordinate with crew.
• Follow site leadership instructions and safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS guidance

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Site logistics

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Position Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator plays a critical role in supporting the construction of utility-scale 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+
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

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