Travel Skid Steer Operator for Solar & Civil Sites

Knobelsdorff; Blue Mound (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Performance incentives

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff, a leading turnkey contractor in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, seeks a full-time field position to prepare solar fields and stage Electrical crews. You will operate machinery affecting project outcomes while upholding safety and KE values in a fast-paced environment.

Travel up to 100% may be required, and candidates should be ready to work outdoors, assist with civil tasks, and coordinate with team leads to keep daily plans on track.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment in civil or solar construction.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%, including overnights.
• Ability 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

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Conduit installation

Job description

Knobelsdorff, a leading turnkey contractor in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, seeks a full-time field position to prepare solar fields and stage Electrical crews. You will operate machinery affecting project outcomes while upholding safety and KE values in a fast-paced environment.

Travel up to 100% may be required, and candidates should be ready to work outdoors, assist with civil tasks, and coordinate with team leads to keep daily plans on track.