Solar Equipment Operator II - On-Site Technician

Mortenson; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 1:

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft 25+ hours

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Solar Operator II to operate heavy equipment in compliance with Mortenson safety policies. The role emphasizes safe operation, routine maintenance, and following work plans.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license with endorsements, and strong teamwork and communication skills to work across diverse teams on a construction site.

Qualifications

• Equipment certifications as required.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Current driver’s license with necessary endorsements as required by law.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and load charts.
• Ability to operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals, and maneuvering steering wheels; basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently with active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback.
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as blade, dozer, loader, scraper, forklift/telehandler, crane, bobcat/skid-steer, boom lifts/aerial lifts, roller, backhoe, and track crane.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and maintain clear and orderly housekeeping.
• Perform routine maintenance, observe equipment operation, and detect malfunctions.
• Follow work plans and pre-task cards.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reading manuals

Math skills

Independent work

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Solar Operator II to operate heavy equipment in compliance with Mortenson safety policies. The role emphasizes safe operation, routine maintenance, and following work plans.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, a valid driver's license with endorsements, and strong teamwork and communication skills to work across diverse teams on a construction site.