PD10 Operator

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Wortham (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. seeks a skilled equipment operator for pile driving on renewable energy projects in Wortham, TX. You will drive production piles, assist in installing pile types, and operate skid steers.

The role requires adherence to safety policies and coordination with crew signals, with travel to multiple sites as needed. Qualified candidates have a GED or high school diploma and 2+ years of heavy equipment experience in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Two years’ experience operating heavy equipment in renewable energy environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Operates heavy equipment with knowledge of functions, operation, troubleshooting and driving
• Distribute, lay out, assemble and install solar array components as required
• Distribute and install piles and racking materials
• Assist with placement of piles onto the field using a skid steer or similar equipment
• Remediate piles for tolerances and ensure proper alignment
• Coordinate machine actions with crew signals; move loads accordingly
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment; ensure proper care and use of equipment
• Communicate clearly to ensure understanding of duties and safety regulations
• Occasional travel to different job sites; other duties as assigned by supervisory staff
• Work environment includes exposure to outside weather, noise, and heavy equipment; accommodate disabilities as needed (if applicable)

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

GPS systems

Read engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in renewable energy construction

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Overview

• Responsible for operating pile-driving equipment to drive production piles/posts. Driving piles/posts into ground without damage to equipment or materials. Assist in installation of various pile/post types, maintenance, and greasing of pile and operate a skid steer.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures

• Operates heavy equipment and includes knowledge of equipment functions, running, navigating, detects or assesses problems, mechanical aptitude, and driving
• Distribution, layout, assembly and installation of various solar array components required of a solar energy farm
• Distribution and installation of piles and racking materials
• Assist with the placement of piles onto the field with compact track loader prior to installation
• Remediation of pile for tolerances
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences to ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response
• May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice Position may involve performing other duties as required which may not be mentioned and may change from time to time as assigned by Construction Manager, General Foreman, or Foreman
• Perform inspections and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment
• Ensure proper care and use of equipment and supplies

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years’ experience with heavy equipment operation in the renewable energy industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles
• This position requires working in the internal and external environment, flexible work schedule, nights and/or weekends will be require.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, read engineering drawings and procedure manuals
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Knowledge and operation of various GPS systems
• Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy; follow set procedures and standards, judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in structural fills, DOT, and other public and private entities
• Strong attention to detail, safety and quality at all times
• Ability to move levers of hoisting equipment, position piles and hammers over pilings
• Ability to activate power hammers that drive poles to required depths

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable indifiduals whith disabilities to perform the essential functions

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation: $24.00-$28.50/hourly, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.