Solar Pile Driving Operator — Outdoor, Travel-Heavy Role

Energy Jobline ZR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

XCEL provides subcontractor services for utility-scale solar projects and seeks Solar Pile Driving Operators for out-of-state travel. Operators must have 3 years of heavy equipment experience, forklift certification, and OSHA 10. Tasks include pile installation, site maintenance, and paperwork, with extensive outdoor work in varying weather.

Daily duties involve coordinating with crew, reading gauges, and ensuring safety policies are followed. Travel per diem is provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years verifiable experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Must have forklift certification and OSHA 10.
• Ability to install pile per construction documentation within tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment per safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload equipment and materials from trailers.
• Maintain site, clean up, and dispose of scrap.
• Complete required paperwork and daily equipment walkaround.
• Assist with lasers and string line when needed.
• Help position piles and perform remediation for tolerances.
• Coordinate with teammates on busy construction sites.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Reading gauges

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

OSHA 10

Job description

XCEL provides subcontractor services for utility-scale solar projects and seeks Solar Pile Driving Operators for out-of-state travel. Operators must have 3 years of heavy equipment experience, forklift certification, and OSHA 10. Tasks include pile installation, site maintenance, and paperwork, with extensive outdoor work in varying weather.

Daily duties involve coordinating with crew, reading gauges, and ensuring safety policies are followed. Travel per diem is provided.