Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator - Solar Construction

PCL Construction, Inc.; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Wellness and EAP support

Career growth opportunities

Training and development programs

Mentorship programs

Construction training through College

Job summary

PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Eunice, Louisiana is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders on civil, renewable energy and utility projects.

Travel across states may be required and per diem may be available. The role involves reading grade stakes, using GPS or machine‑control systems, performing grading and trenching, coordinating with crew, and maintaining safety and equipment records.

Qualifications

• Documented operating experience with excavators, loaders, dozers and graders on civil, renewable energy, utility, industrial or comparable construction projects.
• Demonstrated skill in grading, trenching, leveling and benching, including safe work on slopes and around active construction crews.
• Ability to read civil drawings, grade stakes and basic survey information and to follow established limits and tolerances.
• Experience with GPS or machine‑control technology is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders in accordance with manufacturer guidance, project rules and supervisor direction.
• Perform rough and finish grading, trenching, leveling, backfilling, sloping and benching to required lines, elevations and tolerances.
• Read grade stakes, plans, cut‑and‑fill information and work limits; use GPS or machine‑control systems when assigned and qualified.
• Excavate around utilities and installed systems using approved locating, potholing, spotter and exclusion‑zone practices.
• Load, move, spread and stockpile soil, aggregate and other materials while protecting personnel, equipment and adjacent work.
• Complete pre‑use and post‑use inspections; identify leaks, damage, wear, safety defects and maintenance needs before operation.
• Perform routine operator care, including cleaning, lubrication, fluid checks and attachment changes within assigned limits.
• Coordinate movements with ground personnel by radio, hand signals and spotter direction and maintain awareness of changing site conditions.
• Maintain production, inspection and equipment records and promptly report incidents, near misses, hazards and mechanical concerns.
• Support crew activities and housekeeping when equipment is not operating, while following the project safety plan and environmental controls.

Skills

Excavators

Grading

GPS/machine-control

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Tools

GPS/machine-control systems

Job description

PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Eunice, Louisiana is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate excavators, loaders, dozers and motor graders on civil, renewable energy and utility projects.

Travel across states may be required and per diem may be available. The role involves reading grade stakes, using GPS or machine‑control systems, performing grading and trenching, coordinating with crew, and maintaining safety and equipment records.