Heavy Equipment Operators

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GenPro Energy Solutions is the region’s foremost expert on renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy product offerings.  GenPro is focused on four major industry sectors, including energy-efficient lighting systems, solar-powered solutions, solar water pumping and filtration, and power generation.

Primary Function:

GenPro Energy Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Heavy Equipment Operator.  The successful candidate will have experience in operating equipment such as a pile driver, skid steer, backhoe, telehandler, bobcat, excavator, and trencher. The candidate must possess a good safety record.

Reporting Relationship:  Field Operations Manager

PAY GRADE:  $22.00 Hour – $26.00 Hour DOE

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and construction class vehicles in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures.
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris. and other materials from heavy equipment

• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
• Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
• Monitor workflow to ensure productivity standards
• Works as part of a team under strict deadlines
• Must have a good understanding of job site safety procedures
• Attend and participate in all on-site safety training
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be flexible with all job assignments
• Must assist in all aspects of Solar & LED projects (not just operating equipment)
• Must possess a positive, team player attitude
• Assist team to ensure job site is clean and organized at the end of the day
• Wear required safety gear *Personal Protective Equipment
• Report all accidents or injuries to the job Foreman
• Capacity to provide and follow direction.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job assignment and time of year
• Job requires travel in multi-state region with extended overnight stays up to a month
• Must be able to work at least 8 hours per day and overtime as necessary

Physical Demands and abilities:

• Physically able to lift and move objects 10-50 pounds
• Occasionally lift and move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
• Standing/walking for long periods
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, climb, balance, lift or stretch
• Climbing and descending stairs and ladders
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers

Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Eye, hand, and foot coordination:Must coordinate movements of your hands and feet in order to guide very large machinery in tight places.
• Operation Monitoring:Must have the ability to read gauges, dials, and other indicators, and adjust them as necessary.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork:Must be able to coordinate your actions with those of other workers on busy construction sites.
• Troubleshooting:Anyone operating heavy equipment should be able to detect and fix operating problems.
• Critical thinking: The job will require that you identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems in order to choose the one that is most likely to be successful and cost-effective
• Excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses.
• Must be dependable
• High level of integrity and work ethic

Experience:

• Experience in renewable energy is desirable
• Construction and mechanic experience preferred
• Prior experience operating a variety of heavy equipment required

Education/Licenses:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CDL Driver’s license preferred
• Acceptable driving record
• International travel may be required, Passport eligible

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a background check and drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to a background check or drug testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. 

The information contained in this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. This job description is not intended to constitute an offer or contract of employment.  Job descriptions may and do change periodically.  

 GenPro Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.