Equipment Operator - Solar

Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 750 people in 10 cities serving clients in healthcare, renewable energy, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self-performs concrete, steel erection and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement. The five guiding principles of our Ethos are: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day.

Job Summary

A Solar Construction Operator to support material handling and installation activities on a utility-scale solar project. The Operator will have hands-on experience with ATI and Nextracker racking systems, as well as proven capability in offloading and staging solar modules in a safe and efficient manner. This role is critical to ensuring the timely delivery, handling, and placement of key components for project success. The Equipment Operators - Solar are responsible for handling and operating heavy machinery used in the construction, installation, and maintenance of solar farms and large-scale renewable energy projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate bulldozers, graders, backhoes, or excavators to clear and level land.
• Use forklifts, telehandlers, and cranes to move, lift, and position solar panels, racking systems, and other heavy equipment.
• Assist construction crews by positioning racking posts and structural mounts.
• Operate pile drivers or other specialized machines for setting foundations.
• Work alongside installers to ensure machinery is used efficiently.
• Conduct daily equipment checks (fuel, hydraulics, tires/tracks, safety systems).
• Report malfunctions, perform minor repairs, and coordinate with mechanics.
• Maintain equipment logs and follow preventative maintenance schedules.
• Safely transport materials around the solar site.
• Take reasonable care of health and safety for self and others
• Follow OSHA and site-specific safety protocols.
• Operate equipment according to load limits and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure safe operation around crew members and electrical systems.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers
• Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards
• Inspect field conditions and identify problems, taking corrective actions as needed
• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization
• Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
• Ensures client satisfaction, both internally and externally, through efficient handling of issues.
• Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even if it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment (bulldozers, Telehandler (10k and 12K), skid steers, cranes, pile drivers).
• Ability to read site plans and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of working in renewable energy
• Impeccable attention to detail and delivery of high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Education

• High school diploma, on job training, formal apprenticeship program or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Developing knowledge of the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar systems
• Renewable energy industry experience/ knowledge industry preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional certifications or licenses are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

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