Travel Skid Steer Operator - Solar Field Construction

Knobelsdorff; Blue Mound (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Weekly pay

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking a field technician to support our Energy Division by prepping solar fields and staging electrical crews. You will operate heavy equipment and assist with trenching, grading, and material movement on diverse projects.

Responsibilities include loading tools, coordinating with team leads, maintaining safety standards, and traveling to job sites. OSHA-style safety and readiness for outdoor work are expected as projects move forward.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating equipment.
• Experience with civil or solar construction preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 100%), including overnights.
• Ability to pass a 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

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Knobelsdorff is seeking a field technician to support our Energy Division by prepping solar fields and staging electrical crews. You will operate heavy equipment and assist with trenching, grading, and material movement on diverse projects.

Responsibilities include loading tools, coordinating with team leads, maintaining safety standards, and traveling to job sites. OSHA-style safety and readiness for outdoor work are expected as projects move forward.