Solar Field Heavy Equipment Operator

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking a field operations role to support our Energy Division by preparing solar fields and staging Electrical crews. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with trenching, loading, and coordinating daily work plans while upholding safety commitments.

You’ll travel extensively (up to 100%), work outdoors in varied conditions, pass pre-employment screening, and contribute to projects with a team that values Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and working on civil/solar construction projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%, including overnights.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and assist with trenching, grading, or material movement.
• Load and unload tools, equipment, and materials from trailers and trucks.
• Support civil work activities including conduit installation and backfilling.
• Assist with photovoltaic construction tasks when not operating machinery.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment in line with job site standards.
• Coordinate with team leads and field personnel for daily work plans.
• Travel and work outdoors in various environmental conditions.
• Follow KE policies, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Support additional duties as needed by project teams.

Skills

Equipment operation

Civil/solar construction

CDL

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Drug screen/background check

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff is seeking a field operations role to support our Energy Division by preparing solar fields and staging Electrical crews. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with trenching, loading, and coordinating daily work plans while upholding safety commitments.

You’ll travel extensively (up to 100%), work outdoors in varied conditions, pass pre-employment screening, and contribute to projects with a team that values Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.