Light Equipment Operator, Erosion

Blue Ridge Power; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar project construction is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to operate heavy machinery safely. This role involves maintaining equipment, following safety protocols, and ensuring efficient operations on site. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Training

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience required based on level.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, and loaders.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and complete necessary checklists.

Skills

Communication

Job description

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Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Job Summary

This is a craft labor position that is expected to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited, to the following: backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, and post drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe operation of specific equipment such as forklift, lull, skid steer used to unload delivery vehicles or at a warehouse
• Safely operate post-driver machinery for driving posts in solar arrays
• Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position post leads, hoist posts into leads, and position hammers over posts
• Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers or raise and lower drop hammers that drive posts to required depths
• Drive posts to support structures using heavy equipment with a post driver head
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Lubricate, clean, and maintain equipment
• Follow safety regulations
• Operate machines such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes
• Align machines and ground equipment following site plans and hand signals
• Operate loaders for various tasks including cleanup and material handling
• Keep records of equipment usage and issues
• Perform earth-moving and grading tasks
• Read and follow site plans for drainage and build plans
• Complete safety and pre-operational checklists
• Operate skid steer, loader/backhoe, bulldozer, or excavator for loading, positioning, and leveling materials
• Receive and organize materials, inventory parts, and manage shipping and recycling of defective materials

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards
• Demonstrated ability and relevant experience: 2 years (Level I), 3 years (Level II), 4 years (Level III)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly
• Ability to stand, walk, handle, lift, reach, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see, and hear regularly
• Work outdoors with exposure to extreme weather and noise
• Willingness to travel extensively across locations
• Endurance to perform up to 12 hours shifts
• Always wear PPE and respirators as required

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive: includes operating or being inside company equipment, vehicles, or working at project sites. Blue Ridge Power emphasizes employee well-being through comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401k, paid time off, holidays, training, and more.

Blue Ridge Power values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.