What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at Novel Energy Solutions?
The Operator performs a variety of tasks for all scope of Civil install not limited to assisting other craft workers in the construction, maintenance and repair activities dealing with solar PV systems. Examples including but not limited to; material offloading, trenching for electrical install, final grading, etc.
Essential Functions:
1. Maintain equipment including Daily, Weekly, and Preventative Maintenance ensuring equipment is in proper working condition
2. Provide daily report when needed to foreman on progress and meeting daily goals using appropriate forms and communication pathways.
3. Identify safety hazards and potential hazards in processes to ensure safety on site
4. Alert CSG managers and Human Resources of any potential personnel conflicts or injuries on site.
5. Coordinate workflow on site with Civil Foreman and crew members for efficient production.
6. Follow the inventory, proper use, and maintenance of company-issued tools procedures
7. Administer the receiving of material shipments to include safe unloading, checking material to Bill of Lading or Invoice, and providing to Civil Foreman for proper filing
8. Follow NES and OSHA safety regulations and provided safety training
9. Provide on-the-job training for equipment operators
10. Ensure quality of workmanship meets or exceeds minimum industry standards
11. Arrive to work punctually and diligently perform the duties and tasks assigned
12. Complete Equipment checklists and Preventative Maintenance, coordinate with Foreman for service needed
13. Determine needs and request through the Foreman for additional materials, equipment, and personnel. You must be specific some requests have multiple authorizations and clarity is key
14. Train employees when directed on specific tasks for understanding and flow of work
15. Monitor the workflow daily to ensure the project is completed on designated date, coordinate with the Foreman about issues, delays, or setbacks.
16. Be available for overtime or emergency response as needed.
Daily Activities:
1. Assist and coordinate the transport of all equipment to site, monitoring install, coordinate ordering and consolidation of materials including; Aggregates, Geotextile-fabrics, String line, stakes, remediation tools, hand tools, all equipment, materials and tools to complete Civil scope
2. Set up and tear down of all operating equipment and GPS equipment
3. Daily checks on ALL civil equipment for compromised parts in need of replacement (documenting daily on equipment checklists)
4. Set up of GPS equipment for grading, Transit set up for grade checking
5. Oversee offload and staging including Civil, and Racking materials
6. Install grading for accuracy and tolerance compliance according to plan spec and Civil engineer
7. Inform the Foreman when items cannot be finished and need to be added to Punch Lit
8. Complete Civil grading QC documents to ensure proper install and submitting docs to O&M, Senior Construction Manager, and the Director of Construction
9. Tear down of all equipment in preparation of demobilization and moving to next site
10. Coordinate with construction managers for site plans, revisions, in-field changes or project delays
Required Education and Experience:
· Previous extensive Dozer and Heavy Equipment operations
· Survey stake competency for road install, cut/fill, and retention ponds
· Grade check and Grade Control competent
· High school diploma
· OSHA safety certification(s) OSHA 10 or 30
· Driver’s license and clean driving record
· Demonstrated critical thinking, organization and planning, prioritization, and follow up skills
· Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software
· Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Attention to detail
Preferred Education and Experience:
· DOT medical card
· Forklift operator Certificate – offloading materials
· First aid certified
· Competent persons in excavation or applicable cert for Civil competency
· Competent in customer service and email correspondence
Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $36