Traveling Civil Heavy Equipment Operator – Solar & BESS

Genpro Energy Solutions Llc; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

GenPro Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Heavy Equipment Operator to join its field construction team. The role supports utility-scale solar and BESS projects nationwide, focusing on site prep, grading, and foundation work with a variety of machinery.

You will travel to project sites, work safely in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining equipment and job-site discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record; CDL preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment on civil/utility projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including pile drivers, skid steers, backhoes, telehandlers, bulldozers, excavators, compactors and trenchers.
• Perform daily pre-operational inspections and report issues.
• Install racks and pile foundations to engineered specs and layouts.
• Excavate, grade and compact soil to required elevations.
• Keep site and equipment clean and safe; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Operation monitoring

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Spatial awareness

Vision (excellent)

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS machine-control systems

Job description

GenPro Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Heavy Equipment Operator to join its field construction team. The role supports utility-scale solar and BESS projects nationwide, focusing on site prep, grading, and foundation work with a variety of machinery.

You will travel to project sites, work safely in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining equipment and job-site discipline.